A patient with metastatic cancer of the colon experiences severe vomiting following each administration of chemotherapy.What is an important nursing intervention for the patient?

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Administering prescribed antiemetics 1 hour before chemotherapy can help prevent or decrease the severity of vomiting. Weighing the patient twice a week is important, but not directly related to managing the vomiting. Eating full meals when nausea is not present and offering dry crackers and carbonated fluids may help manage nausea, but may not be effective for severe vomiting associated with chemotherapy.

A Patient with Metastatic Cancer of the Colon Experiences Severe