An hour later, the cadet feels a little better but is still queasy. What should they be encouraged to do about food and drink?

A. Give them a large, rich meal to "settle their stomach" properly

B. Tell them not to drink anything at all until they are completely back to normal

C. Encourage small sips of water regularly, even if they do not feel like drinking — dehydration makes seasickness worse. Plain, bland snacks (like a dry biscuit) in small amounts can sometimes help once they feel ready, but never force food

D. Encourage them to drink a fizzy or sugary drink quickly to perk them up

A. Tell them to read a book to distract themselves from the feeling

B. Send them below decks immediately to lie down out of the wind

C. Ignore it completely since seasickness is not a real problem worth addressing

D. This is likely the early stage of seasickness. Get them into fresh air on deck (not down below where it is worse), looking at the horizon rather than close-up objects like a phone or book, and reassure them calmly that it is common and manageable

A. Tell them to sit completely still and do nothing at all, with no distractions

B. Ask them to go and check something below decks to take their mind off it

C. Giving them a simple task at the helm or holding a line can genuinely help — actively steering or focusing on a task, while looking outward, distracts the mind and can reduce the feeling of sickness for some people

D. Give them strong-smelling food to eat immediately