Nightowl_RN

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1. When a Resident Refuses

   Nightowl_RN replied to Nightowl_RN's topic in Safety

   @BuckyBadgerRN: I see the resident spelling police has descended upon the one spelling mistake I think I have ever made in 30 years. I posted this message while in a rush and was less concerned with the accuracy of spelling than the meaning behind t...

2. When a Resident Refuses

   Nightowl_RN replied to Nightowl_RN's topic in Safety

   This is a good response, and it addresses the question from a broad theoretical standpoint. This is more along the lines of what I was looking for. Thank you kiszi.

3. When a Resident Refuses

   Nightowl_RN replied to Nightowl_RN's topic in Safety

   @toomuchbaloney: You are obviously assuming I/we have not considered this already. "WHY the patient is refusing is the problem and MUST be addressed ASAP."

4. When a Resident Refuses

   Nightowl_RN replied to Nightowl_RN's topic in Safety

   Right. exactly. and of course that had been addressed (i.e., proper pain management). Her narcotic dosages had been bumped up several times. This is an individual with a history of addiction and substance abuse (NOT to imply this means she doesn't ...

5. When a Resident Refuses

   Nightowl_RN posted a topic in Safety

   A resident where I work has been refusing care. I don't want to say too much and risk violating Hippa but in general, This resident is somewhat new to our facility and as of late has been repeatedly refusing to be turned, changed, repositioned. She...