nausea

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(naw′sē-ă, naw-zē-ă)

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[Gr. nausia, seasickness]
A subjective phenomenon of an unpleasant feeling in the back of the throat and stomach, which may or may not result in vomiting.
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PATIENT CARE
Any materials or environmental factors that precipitate the nausea should be removed. Frequency, time, amount, and characteristics of nausea-associated emesis are noted. Vomitus is tested for blood when indicated. Oral hygiene and comfort measures are provided. If nausea persists, professional evaluation may be advisable.

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(naw′sē-ă, naw-zē-ă)

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[Gr. nausia, seasickness]
A subjective phenomenon of an unpleasant feeling in the back of the throat and stomach, which may or may not result in vomiting.
SEE:

PATIENT CARE
Any materials or environmental factors that precipitate the nausea should be removed. Frequency, time, amount, and characteristics of nausea-associated emesis are noted. Vomitus is tested for blood when indicated. Oral hygiene and comfort measures are provided. If nausea persists, professional evaluation may be advisable.

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