greenrubyjean

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1. Bone Marrow Biopsy

   greenrubyjean replied to accent's topic in Oncology

   I had my biopsy done, and it was simple. It may be the Dr. that makes the difference in pain vs. no pain. I just took the Ativan and he shot me up with Lidocaine, and it was over in minutes. No big deal. This is why they don't offer the conscious...

2. Are these procedures so bad?

   greenrubyjean replied to shelikesmorningglori's topic in General Nursing

   I am having a bone marrow biopsy done soon and I have spoken to my hemo. about pain meds prior to the procedure. He is adament about not giving any, only offering Ativan 1 mg. Is this going to be enough to calm me and possibly make things less mise...

3. Bone Marrow Biopsy

   greenrubyjean replied to accent's topic in Oncology

   I am a nursing student and I am unfortunately getting ready to have a BMB done. I know their are "patient rights to medication or pain relief". So I am wondering why my particular physician thinks that sedation is unnecessary?? After some convinci...

4. Best Care Plan Books

   greenrubyjean replied to greenrubyjean's topic in Student Assist

   Good luck to you in the nursing program! Thanks for the response.

5. Best Care Plan Books

   greenrubyjean posted a topic in Student Assist

   Please help!! I am a nursing student and I am constructing care plans weekly. I thought that I had understanding of these things, but I still always have trouble with the outcome criteria. Is there a book that helps you construct the perfect care ...