IamBSN

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1. "Peenie-wraps"?

   IamBSN replied to BrandonLPN's topic in Geriatric

   I'd be worried about skin integrity due to prolonged exposure also. You don't have increased skin issues using these?

2. Dangerous and Demented: What Usually Happens?

   IamBSN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Geriatric

   Sometimes, we send them to an area psych unit, but normally the MD gives Ativan prn or something else they will respond to within 45 mins to an hour until the long acting meds have a chance to start working. If nothing else helps, we ask the family ...

3. Am I asking for too much

   IamBSN replied to mvm2's topic in Geriatric

   I've worked in LTC for the last 3 yrs. I've worked the rehab, long term care, and memory care units. I'm assuming your MIL came from a hospital setting to the facility you are referring to. In that setting, the patient to nurse ratio is about 1:3-...