Which of the following information about a client who has just been admitted to the hospital with nausea and vomiting requires the most rapid intervention by the nurse?
A)The client has taken only sips of water.
B)The client is lethargic and difficult to arouse.
C)The client's chart indicates a recent resection of the small intestine.
D)The client has been vomiting several times a day for the last 4 days.

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A lethargic client is at risk for aspiration, and the nurse will need to position the client to decrease aspiration risk. The other information also is important to collect, but it does not require as quick action as the risk for aspiration.

Which of the Following Information About a Client Who Has