A client is experiencing nausea and vomiting 1 day after ...

[roselinechinyere27m]

A client is experiencing nausea and vomiting 1 day after chemotherapy has begun for cancer treatment. The nurse realizes this client's nausea and vomiting would be considered:
 
  1. anticipatory.
  2. acute.
  3. delayed.
  4. chronic.

Question 2

The nurse is experiencing pain and fatigue in both arms when using the computer to document client care. Which of the following can the nurse do to reduce these symptoms?
 
  1. Refuse to use the computer and document using a pen and paper.
  2. Stand up when using the computer.
  3. Adjust the keyboard and chair to reduce the pressure on the wrists and arms.
  4. Ask another nurse to input the information for client care activities.

[diana chang]

Answer to Question 1

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Delayed nausea and vomiting occurs more than 24 hours after chemotherapy. Anticipatory nausea and vomiting occur before, during, or after chemotherapy, and they appear earlier than expected. Acute nausea and vomiting occur within 24 hours after starting chemotherapy. Chronic nausea and vomiting affect people with advanced cancer and is not well understood.

Answer to Question 2

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Ergonomic hazards are increasing with health care providers and nurses in particular. Many of these hazards are because of the implementation of computers for documentation. The nurse should adjust the keyboard and chair to reduce the pressure on the wrists and arms when documenting with the computer. The nurse cannot refuse to use the computer. Standing up may not reduce the nurse's symptoms. The nurse cannot legally ask another nurse to document client care.