Assessment and management of nausea and vomiting in cancer survivors

Nurse Pract. 2023 May 1;48(5):30-38. doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000039.

Abstract

Nausea and vomiting may occur in cancer survivors during or independent of treatment. A complete assessment is necessary to determine the etiology and to plan specific and successful interventions. NPs have a key role in managing cancer survivors' symptoms and determining the best supportive care.

MeSH terms

  • Cancer Survivors*
  • Humans
  • Nausea / etiology
  • Neoplasms* / complications
  • Quality of Life
  • Vomiting / complications