Mock NCLEX RN Exam Practice Question
The nurse is caring for a client with a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) who is complaining of being nauseated and is requesting an emesis basin. Which action would the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Turning the client to one side prevents aspiration, a priority in a nauseated CVA client with potential swallowing deficits. Administering an antiemetic (A) or notifying the physician (D) is secondary, and ice (B) is ineffective.
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