Nausea, Vomiting, and Retching: Complex Problems in Palliative Care

Synopsis:

This is a very useful article from CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians that breaks down nausea, vomiting, and retching (NVR) into concrete categories of study.  It covers signs and symptoms,  dimensions and components, contributing factors, assessment techniques, pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.  The language is clear and concise which makes it accessible to physicians, patients, and families.

Source:

CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians

Vol/Page/Date:

2001;51;232-248

Resource Type:

Journal Article

Author/Source:

Verna A.Rhodes,EdS; Roxanne W.McDaniel,PhD