NCLEX Question of the Day

January 11, 2026

Basic Care and Comfort QID 862

A nurse is planning care for a client who is experiencing nausea. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?

A:
Advise the client to drink fluids with meals to wash down food and prevent nausea.
B:
Encourage the client to eat large, infrequent meals to reduce the frequency of nausea.
C:
Recommend spicy or fatty foods that have strong flavors to stimulate the appetite.
D:
Suggest the client eat small, frequent meals and to sip clear or ice-cold drinks between meals to avoid nausea.

Explanation

Eating small, frequent meals and sipping clear or ice-cold drinks between meals can help to prevent nausea by not overwhelming the digestive system. Large, infrequent meals can increase the feeling of fullness and worsen nausea. Drinking fluids with meals can also contribute to feelings of fullness and nausea. Spicy or fatty foods with strong flavors can irritate the stomach and exacerbate nausea.

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