Author Question: Why is drug therapy important for selected causes of nausea and vomiting? (Select all that apply.) ... (Read 49 times)

mikaylakyoung · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Why is drug therapy important for selected causes of nausea and vomiting? (Select all that apply.)

a. Relieves the distress associated with nausea and vomiting
b. Prevents aspiration of gastric contents into the lung
c. Prevents dehydration
d. Prevents electrolyte imbalances
e. Increases intracranial pressure

Question 2

When the nurse assesses bowel habits in a patient, which is the best example of normal bowel elimination?

a. Daily bowel movements
b. Multiple soft stools daily
c. Daily liquid stools
d. Regular bowel elimination pattern of soft stool

Jayson · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, D
Promoting comfort is a goal of treating nausea and vomiting. Aspiration can lead to severe respiratory complications. Dehydration is a common consequence of vomiting and can cause disturbances in electrolyte balances. Electrolytes are salts that the body needs to function well and stay healthy. Drugs that control nausea and vomiting do not increase intracranial pressure.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Normal bowel habits are stools that are soft and occur on a regular schedule of elimination for that particular patient. Although this may be routine for some people, it is not normal for everyone. Liquid stools are not considered normal.