I have to create a careplan out of a scenerio and i have no idea where to start, the scenerio has no subjective or very much info, here it is:.....35 y.o. male with uncontrolled migraine headache complains that the pain is causeing nausea. IV analgesics have been administered by the RN hourly as ordered.Its a mini ICP with SOAPIE form....can someone please help and suggest where i should focus my attention on...the migrain or the nausea??
Murse901, MSN, RN 731 Posts Specializes in Emergency, Case Management, Informatics. Has 13 years experience. Oct 4, 2010 Since he says the pain is causing the nausea, I would focus on the pain. No pain = no nausea, if what he says is true.
Murse901, MSN, RN 731 Posts Specializes in Emergency, Case Management, Informatics. Has 13 years experience. Oct 5, 2010 Also, in the absence of any life-threatening problem (ABC's), pain is going to be THE priority nursing diagnosis no matter what.
