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?

Administer an ordered antiemetic.Obtain an ice bag and apply to the clients throat. Turn the client to one side.Notify the physician.

Explanation.

Turning the client to the side will allow any vomit to drain from the mouth and decrease the risk for aspiration. Answers A B and D are all appropriate nursing interventions but a patent airway and prevention of aspiration are priorities.