When a patient with persistent nausea and severe vomiting is admitted to the hospital for control of the symptoms,what is the first order that the nurse should act on?

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Infusing normal saline at 250 mL/hour is often a priority to correct dehydration and electrolyte imbalances that can result from severe vomiting. This helps stabilize the patient's condition and supports the effectiveness of other treatments.

When a Patient with Persistent Nausea and Severe Vomiting Is