terry8025

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1. Nurses,what is the highest BP you've ever seen recorded on a pt.?

   terry8025 replied to nobody067's topic in General Nursing

   I can't remember the exact number since it was in 1996 but I have seen a BP around what you describe. This was an ER patient. The MD and a team of nurses were actively treating the patient. That's about all I remember.

2. Is this really the norm?

   terry8025 replied to WittySarcasm's topic in Geriatric

   That is very interesting. There is a significant difference between a precise death threat such as this and the "normal" cursing we all experience from time to time. Is the Resident physically able to attack you in the parking lot? Is this a secure u...

3. Is this really the norm?

   terry8025 replied to WittySarcasm's topic in Geriatric

   All patients/residents have "a reason to act this way". I do not say this to justify their actions but in the hopes that you, and others, will develop a little more empathy towards all of our Residents. They are going through a difficult period in th...