An 80-year-old patient has nausea and vomiting related to a gastrointestinal disorder.Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate?
A)Offer sips of clear soda every 15 minutes until more is tolerated.
B)Encourage the patient to lie in a prone position while nauseated.
C)Encourage the intake of high-calorie foods such as milkshakes.
D)Keep the patient on a nothing-by-mouth (NPO)order until the nausea subsides.

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Offering sips of clear soda every 15 minutes can help alleviate nausea and vomiting by keeping the patient hydrated and providing a small amount of sugar to the body. Encouraging a prone position may increase nausea and vomiting, while high-calorie foods such as milkshakes may be difficult for the patient to tolerate during gastrointestinal distress. Keeping the patient on a strict NPO order is not necessary and may worsen dehydration.

An 80-Year-Old Patient Has Nausea and Vomiting Related to a Gastrointestinal