NAUSEA / VOMITING / ABDOMINAL PAIN / FAINTING

Nausea and Vomiting

• Have student lie down. Keep quiet, warm and under observation. 
• Give no fluids or food.
• Notify parents and school nurse.
• Advise a consultation with a physician, if symptoms continue for more than half an hour.

• Have student lie down. 
• Give no medication or anything by mouth. 
• Notify parents and school nurse.
• Advise a consultation with a physician, if symptoms continue for more than half an hour.

• Evaluate for excessive bleeding and symptoms of shock (drowsiness, confusion, clammy skin). 
• Evaluate for bleeding that is not part of normal cycle for possible miscarriage.
• Notify parents and school nurse. 
• Advise a consultation with a physician, if symptoms continue for more than half an hour.
• For mild cramps - Encourage student to continue her activities.  If student has had an evaluation by physician, allow student to self-administer Tylenol or Ibuprofen, if she has her own.

• Keep student lying down.
• Loosen tight clothing around the neck. 
• Make sure student gets plenty of fresh air. 
• Bathe face with cold water or cool wet cloth.
• Give no liquids until student is fully conscious.
• Assess reason for fainting (ex. too hot, allow to cool down);  unknown-keep warm and treat for shock.
• Notify parents and school nurse.