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Understanding and Management of Nausea and Vomiting - Softcover

Hawthorn, Jan

 
9780632038190: Understanding and Management of Nausea and Vomiting

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Understanding and Management of Nausea and Vomiting covers the physiology and aetiology of a variety of different types of nausea and vomiting, whether natural or treatment-induced. The role of anti-emetic drugs and supportive techniques is considered and the nursing management includes care of patients who are suffering from nausea and vomiting, either because of illness or as a side-effect of treatment.
This book will provide nurses with an awareness of the importance of nausea and vomiting as symptoms, an understanding of the importance of the causes and how best to deal with them.

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Nurses are the healthcare professionals most likely to manage and care for the patient with symptoms of nausea and vomiting. This book provides an overview of the physiology and causes of vomiting, and can be used as a guide to dealing with a variety of different forms of sickness and subsequent complications. Includes specific sections on the most frequently occurring forms of sickness, natural or treatment-induced. Therapeutic management is discussed, but consideration is also given to the potential benefits of supportive techniques such as acupuncture and relaxation.

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