The nurse is admitting a client with Ménière's disease who has vertigo, nausea, and vomiting. Which of the following nursing interventions should be included in the care plan?
A)Keep the client's room darkened.
B)Encourage oral fluids to 3 000 mL daily.
C)Change the client's position every 2 hours.
D)Keep the head of the bed elevated 30 degrees.

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A darkened, quiet room will decrease the symptoms of the acute attack of Ménière's disease. Since the client will be nauseated during an acute attack, fluids are administered intravenously. Position changes will cause vertigo and nausea. The head of the bed can be positioned for client comfort.

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