A School-Age Child with Leukemia Experienced Severe Nausea and Vomiting

A school-age child with leukemia experienced severe nausea and vomiting when receiving chemotherapy for the first time. Which is the most appropriate nursing action to prevent or minimize these reactions with subsequent treatments?

A) Encourage drinking large amounts of favorite fluids.
B) Encourage child to take nothing by mouth (remain NPO) until nausea and vomiting subside.
C) Administer an antiemetic before chemotherapy begins.
D) Administer an antiemetic as soon as child has nausea.

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