Practice Question
A client with hyperemesis gravidarum is admitted to the facility after being cared for at home without success. What type of diet would the nurse expect to include in the initial plan of care? Critical thinking
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Correct Answer:
nothing by mouth (NPO)
Rationale:
🤰 Hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe form of pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting that can lead to dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and nutritional deficiency.
🤰 When oral intake is not tolerated, the priority is to rest the gastrointestinal tract — therefore, the client is initially kept NPO (nothing by mouth).
🤰 This allows the nurse to correct fluid and electrolyte imbalances via IV fluids and vitamin supplementation (e.g., thiamine before dextrose to prevent Wernicke’s encephalopathy).
🤰 Once symptoms improve, a gradual progression to clear liquids, then small, bland meals may be initiated.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Maternal-Child
- Answer Choices: 4