Nausea and vomiting are common complaints in the correctional environment. Typically the result of gastrointestinal (GI) infections, nausea and vomiting may also be the result of other infections, metabolic disorders, central nervous system disorders, the ingestion of certain drugs, pain, pregnancy and psychiatric disorders. Nausea is an unpleasant sensation vaguely referred to the epigastrium and abdomen, with a tendency to vomit. Nausea may be a…
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Correctional Nurse Practice Update: Simple Complaints Aren’t Always Simple
Behind the wall, correctional nurses hear the same handful of complaints day after day: abdominal pain, cold-like symptoms, headache, nausea, fatigue, and the classic “I just don’t feel good.” It can feel routine. It can sound benign. And when the line is long, it’s tempting to triage quickly and move on. But in corrections, routine symptoms often mask serious illness, and catching…
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Correctional Nurse Professional Practice Update: The New ANA Code of Ethics Provision 10
We have now reviewed Provisions 1 through 9 of the 2025 ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Today, we complete the series with Provision 10, which focuses on nursing’s role in the global health community. This provision highlights how nurses and nursing organizations contribute to human and environmental health, well-being, and flourishing on an international scale. 10.1 Global Nursing Community…
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