Nausea or Vomiting
Questions?
- How many days/episodes?
- What is the patient’s oral intake?
- Is the patient taking antiemetics as prescribed?
- Assess patient’s urinary output.
- Does the patient have constipation or diarrhoea?
Grade 1 (Green)
Able to eat/drink with reasonable intake and/or 1 episode of vomiting in 24 hours.
Advice
- Review antiemetics and ensure patient is taking as prescribed.
- Give nausea self care advice.
- Encourage the patient to let their chemotherapy team know at their next appointment.
Grade 2 (Amber)
- Can eat/drink but intake significantly decreased
- 2-5 episodes of vomiting in 24 hours.
Advice
Contact the Acute Oncology Helpline immediately:
(Mon-Fri 9-5): 07831 147653
Out of hours: 0208 672 1255 ask for the oncology out of hours service
Grade 3 (Red)
- No significant intake
- 5 or more episodes of vomiting in 24 hours
Advice
Contact the Acute Oncology Helpline immediately:
(Mon-Fri 9-5): 07831 147653
Out of hours: 0208 672 1255 ask for the oncology out of hours service
