Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
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A caregiver providing care to a client receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer asks the nurse, 'What can I do to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting for her?' The nurse would include which measures in the response?
Correct answer
A, B, C
Rationale
To manage chemotherapy-induced nausea: eat small meals away from treatment time (A), suck on candy/crackers (B), and avoid strong odors (C). Spicy foods (D) may worsen nausea, and lying down (E) may increase reflux.