مريض بعد عملية في البطن يشعر بغثيان شديد ويوشك أن يتقيأ. ما أول إجراء؟

A client after abdominal surgery feels very nauseated and is about to vomit. What is the first action?

1. Encourage him to lie flat on his back and keep still
2. Turn him on his side and have suction ready
3. Give a light snack to reduce the nausea
4. Give cold water by mouth to settle the stomach

Answer: B) Turn him on his side and have suction ready. Preventing aspiration comes first: lateral position and suction, then an antiemetic as ordered and assessment of the cause (pain, opioids, ileus).