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Title: A female patient comes into the clinic complaining of nausea and vomiting after Post by: colleen on Jan 19, 2013 A female patient comes into the clinic complaining of nausea and vomiting after spending the weekend at a seaside resort. Which of the following should be the most important assessment for the nurse?
1. normal rest and sleep pattern 2. typical meal pattern 3. if the patient had to change time zones when traveling to the resort 4. if the patient has been sunburned Title: Re: A female patient comes into the clinic complaining of nausea and vomiting after Post by: robertling on Jan 20, 2013 4 -- Sunburns result from exposure to ultraviolet light. Because the skin remains intact, the manifestations in most cases are mild and are limited to pain, nausea, vomiting, skin redness, chills, and headache. The patient has not reported concerns which will support issues with sleep pattern, diet, and travel.
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