Today we continue our discussion of the patient presenting with nausea and vomiting, In our last post, we discussed the importance of obtaining a thorough history from our patient. Nausea is an unpleasant sensation vaguely referred to the epigastrium and abdomen, with a tendency to vomit. Nausea may be a symptom of a variety of disorders, ranging from benign to…
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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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Preparing for an interview for a correctional nursing position includes developing honest and thoughtful answers to potential interview questions. If this is your first correctional experience, it may be difficult to know what questions are commonly asked and also difficult to spontaneously respond to unfamiliar areas of questioning. This post is the final one of a three-part series on potential…
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