Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
A terminally ill 82-year-old client in hospice care is experiencing nausea and vomiting because of a partial bowel obstruction. To respect the client's wishes for conservative management of the nausea and vomiting, the nurse should recommend the use of:
Correct answer
B
Rationale
I.V. antiemetics are a conservative, effective way to manage nausea and vomiting in hospice care, aligning with the client's preference for non-invasive treatment.