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Nurse's Pocket Guide

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BIOPHYSICAL<br />

Biochemical disorders (e.g., uremia, diabetic ketoacidosis, pregnancy)<br />

Localized tumors (e.g., acoustic neuroma, primary or secondary<br />

brain tumors, bone metastases at base of skull); intra-abdominal<br />

tumors<br />

Toxins (e.g., tumor-produced peptides, abdominal metabolites<br />

due to cancer)<br />

Esophageal/pancreatic disease; liver/splenetic capsule stretch<br />

Gastric distention [e.g., delayed gastric emptying, pyloric intestinal<br />

obstruction, external compression of the stomach, other<br />

organ enlargement that slows stomach functioning (squashed<br />

stomach syndrome)]<br />

Gastric irritation [e.g., pharyngeal and/or peritoneal inflammation]<br />

Motion sickness; Meniere’s disease; labyrinthitis<br />

Increased intracranial pressure; meningitis<br />

SITUATIONAL<br />

Noxious odors/taste; unpleasant visual stimulation<br />

Pain<br />

Psychological factors; anxiety; fear<br />

Defining Characteristics<br />

SUBJECTIVE<br />

Report of nausea [“sick to my stomach”]<br />

OBJECTIVE<br />

Aversion toward food<br />

Increased salivation; sour taste in mouth<br />

Increased swallowing; gagging sensation<br />

Desired Outcomes/Evaluation<br />

Criteria—Client Will:<br />

• Be free of nausea.<br />

• Manage chronic nausea, as evidenced by acceptable level of<br />

dietary intake.<br />

• Maintain/regain weight as appropriate.<br />

Actions/Interventions<br />

NURSING PRIORITY NO. 1.To determine causative/contributing<br />

factors:<br />

Information in brackets added by the authors to clarify and enhance<br />

the use of nursing diagnoses.<br />

Diagnostic Studies Pediatric/Geriatric/Lifespan Medications 465<br />

NAUSEA

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