| Description |
x, 179 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. The physiology of nausea and vomiting -- 3. Aetiology of nausea and vomiting -- 4. Anti-emetic drugs -- 5. Natural products and supportive techniques for emesis control -- 6. The nursing management of patients with nausea and vomiting |
| Summary |
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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Nausea -- Nursing.
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Nausea.
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Vomiting -- Nursing.
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Vomiting.
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Antiemetics.
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Nausea -- nursing.
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Vomiting -- nursing.
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| Genre/Form |
Nurses Instruction.
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| LC no. |
94031283 |
| ISBN |
0632038195 |
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