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RN Comprehensive Predictor ( 179 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client who has a vented NG tube set to low intermittent suction and has vomited.
Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
Correct. Providing oral hygiene care is the first priority after a client has vomited to prevent complications and ensure their comfort.
Incorrect. While administering an antiemetic medication might be considered, providing oral hygiene care to the client is the immediate priority.
Incorrect. Replacing the NG tube is not typically the first action to take after a client vomits. Addressing oral hygiene and assessing the client's condition comes first.
Incorrect. Evaluating the functioning of the suction device is important, but addressing the client's immediate comfort and preventing complications take precedence.
A. Correct. Providing oral hygiene care is the first priority after a client has vomited to prevent complications and ensure their comfort.
B. Incorrect. While administering an antiemetic medication might be considered, providing oral hygiene care to the client is the immediate priority.
C. Incorrect. Replacing the NG tube is not typically the first action to take after a client vomits. Addressing oral hygiene and assessing the client's condition comes first.
D. Incorrect. Evaluating the functioning of the suction device is important, but addressing the client's immediate comfort and preventing complications take precedence.