The nurse is caring for a client receiving radiation therapy who ...

[danielfitts88]

The nurse is caring for a client receiving radiation therapy who is experiencing nausea and vomiting. An important nursing intervention is to encourage the client to:
 
  1. Avoid all food and liquid until nausea and/or vomiting stops.
  2. Use a commercial mouthwash before eating a meal.
  3. Delay intake of meal until 3-4 hours after treatment.
  4. Eat spicy or well-seasoned foods instead of bland foods.

Question 2

Nurses use a variety of approaches to manage a client's pain. Pharmacologic measures include: Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Opioids.
  2. Antihelmintics.
  3. Triptans.
  4. Antidepressants.
  5. TENS.

[yasmin]

Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale: Nausea and vomiting are not uncommon in clients receiving radiation, and the client might benefit from delaying meals for a few hours after treatment, allowing the primary effects to subside somewhat.

Answer to Question 2

1,3,4
Rationale:

[danielfitts88]

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[bulacsom]

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