The nurse's role in managing treatment-induced nausea and vomiting
Patients have reported that nausea and vomiting are their first concern when receiving chemotherapy. The consequences of inadequately controlled nausea and vomiting range from minor discomfort to dose-limiting toxicity. Nurses have a key role to play in helping patients and families manage the distr...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Pappin Communications
1993-04-01
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Series: | Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal |
Online Access: | http://www.canadianoncologynursingjournal.com/index.php/conj/article/view/542/543 |