title: Prevention and control of nausea and vomiting for patients with cancer.
abstract: Understanding the etiology and pathophysiology of nausea and vomiting help the home nurse plan interventions that relieve these symptoms in patients with cancer. Pharmacologic, self-care, and behavioral measures are presented to allow the nurse to educate and empower patients and families to be more involved in care.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Goebel
mesh_terms: D000932:Antiemetics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003152:Community Health Nursing; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D009325:Nausea / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D012648:Self Care; D014839:Vomiting / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*
chemical_list: D000932:Antiemetics