The nurse is identifying interventions to assist a patient ...

[saliriagwu]

The nurse is identifying interventions to assist a patient experiencing nausea and vomiting. Which complementary and alternative approaches should the nurse consider to help this patient?
 
  Select all that apply.
  1. adding ginger to the diet
  2. biofeedback
  3. music therapy
  4. acupuncture
  5. taking St. John's wort

Question 2

A patient recovering from gastric surgery has red fluid in the nasogastric tube. Vital signs are temperature 98F; heart rate 104; respirations 23; blood pressure 105/69. Which action by the nurse is indicated?
 
  1. Document the findings and notify the healthcare provider.
  2. Document the findings and reassess the patient in 4 hours.
  3. Review the patient's most recent laboratory results.
  4. Document the findings and review the nasogastric suction settings.

[vseab]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
Ginger, biofeedback, music therapy, and acupuncture have been used to relieve nausea and vomiting. St. John's wort is used in the treatment of depression.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
The patient's assessment is consistent with an early hemorrhage. The situation warrants contacting the healthcare provider. Reassessment of the patient in 4 hours would allow too much time to pass before reevaluation and may result in serious complications. The laboratory values might yield useful information but would be secondary to a consultation with the healthcare provider. The nasogastric suction settings can be reviewed, but the healthcare provider must still be notified.