chemoqueen replied to leslie :-D's topic in Oncology
I've been offline for a while. I'm so sorry about your mom, but as I read, you sounded like you were comfortable with the decision. Hope you are doing well. I'm thinking about
chemoqueen replied to leslie :-D's topic in Oncology
Could be toxicity from the chemo. What agents did she receive? Has she been eating and drinking? could she be dehydrated? What is she being given for nausea control? Phenergan/ ativan can cause...
chemoqueen replied to angelRN64's topic in Oncology
In our clinic, we wear glowns to mix chemo , but it is up to the individual nurse about wearing a gown. I do not, but always wear chemo gloves when adding to fluid bag or giving
Our practice has always given employees the shot, but we buy ours from the company that got sidelined this year so we do have any for us or our patients. We tell our patients to get one wherever they...
Sherri, you have made a wonderful decision in Hospice. I agreee w/ Leslie--give the ativan. If you are afraid it will sedate him too much, start out c 1/2 tab and work your way up from there....
You must also remember that cancer is probably not the patients only medical problem. I started as a new grad on a medical/oncology floor (approx 50-50) and found the experience of learning how to...
Thank you Lealie for being advocate for your patient. Families deserve to know what' going on in order to make whatever ammends they need too (as you know, there are alot of guilty feelings when a...