A 63-year-old woman is in post-operative recovery following a balloon angioplasty with stenting after she experienced a myocardial infarction event. The woman states she does not feel well and vomits after strenuous retching. She is lying on her side and while uncomfortable, does not have increased work of breathing. Which intervention should the nurse perform next?
Elevate the patient’s head of bed.
Administer antiemetic medication.
Assess the puncture site.
Assist the patient to the restroom to wash herself.
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