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Ok...suppose you're terminal. What kind of orders would you want and why? I'd want a DNR, of course. I'd want Roxanol and O2, but nothing crazy, no tubes, no vents.... Read More

  1. by momrn50
    Jun 23, '02
    Occupation: charge nurse Joined: Jul '01; Posts: 124; Likes: 6
    Just keep me comfortable,just above snowed and let me go...that's it!
  2. by hapeewendy
    Jun 23, '02
    Joined: Dec '01; Posts: 2,865; Likes: 15
    If I was terminal in the active phase of dying in the hospital , ideally I would like
    DNR status nice and clear so that no chest thumping goes on at all !
    pain control that is adequate and beyond adequate and that can be changed instantly if its not working
    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO G TUBE , if I am gorked out do not put a tube in me to pump me full of jevity plus or some other stuff to keep me alive Physically long after I should be gone already
    dont even bother to take my vitals, I see so many patients that still have vitals done when they are dying, silly , but it happens.
    private room please, I'm sure I'm not a pretty sight when I'm just sick, nevermind being glamourous when I'm on deaths doorstep.
    adjucnt medication for nausea or nervousness as needed
    family and loved ones being able to be near/with me
    my favourite comforter on my bed
    my cat curled up at the food of my bed

    and last but not least
    please leave my hospital gown on me when youre wrapping me for the morgue, knowing my luck if you didnt leave the gown on me, when the porters came to take me away, the zipper would pop open and one of my boobs would probably pop out or something

    just kidding
    I need to make light of this because the first part of my response had me all depressed and weepy
  3. by kids
    Jun 24, '02
    From: US ; Joined: Oct '01; Posts: 6,238; Likes: 1,829
    No CPR, no tubes except a MSO4 drip.
    A good scrubbing when my time is getting close.
    A chance to say goodbye.
    And the dignity of delivering a lethal dose myself.
  4. by jayna
    Jun 24, '02
    Occupation: RN Joined: Oct '01; Posts: 911; Likes: 4
    Originally posted by Rustyhammer
    Jack Daniels 30cc PO PRN
    OMG JD ON THE ROCKS?????
  5. by zumalong
    Jun 24, '02
    Specialty: 22 year(s) of experience in surgical, neuro, education ; Joined: Jul '01; Posts: 395; Likes: 56
    First of all, I would like to chose the locale of my demise. The ocean (atlantic, not pacific). I would like to have a beach house where my room was overlooking nothing but sand and waves. (kind of like in "beaches"). NO CPR, NO Tube Feedings, just a MSO4 drip that I could titrate myself.

    I would want all my friends and loved ones to see me before I go--so let me stay somewhat conscious. I think that I would want to hear "free bird" as I am making the transition. that's all.
  6. by Rustyhammer
    Jun 24, '02
    Occupation: Retired Joined: Jul '01; Posts: 4,288; Likes: 31
    On the rocks or neat...I'll take it either way Jayna.
    -Russell
  7. by ceecel.dee
    Jun 24, '02
    Occupation: Nurse Educator: love those students! Specialty: Med/Surg,ER,L&D,ICU,OR,nrs. educator ; Joined: Apr '02; Posts: 968; Likes: 41
    I want a bottomless bottle of red wine and real wine glasses available for visitors who must share a funny "life review" story with all there. I want the 3 c's: comfort cleanliness, celebration.

    And music would be nice....

    And warm hands.....

    And smiling caregivers....
  8. by cargal
    Jun 24, '02
    Occupation: RN Joined: Sep '00; Posts: 735; Likes: 3
    For those that want Jack Daniels, margeritas or just comfort measures, I highly recommend the following site:


    http://www.agingwithdignity.org/5wishes.html

    Order of 25 is $1.00 a copy, it is legal in Pa and most other states. The extra copies are worth getting to give to parents and other loved ones!
    Last edit by cargal on Jun 25, '02
  9. by yazisizit
    Jun 24, '02
    Joined: Jun '02; Posts: 18; Likes: 48
    IV morphine until I stop breathing...

    In my own home...

    In my own bed...

    asleep!
  10. by prnlpn
    Jun 24, '02
    Joined: Apr '02; Posts: 14
    DNR with NO feedig tubes and NO IV hydration, wouldn't want to starve slowly while i was well hydrated.

    Give me a heplock with lots and lots of morphine and just let go.
  11. by Aussienurse2
    Jun 25, '02
    Occupation: Nurse Joined: Jun '02; Posts: 651; Likes: 3
    A little tontine therapy, but don't forget to harvest what you can use!!
  12. by deespoohbear
    Jun 25, '02
    Occupation: RN Joined: Aug '01; Posts: 2,276; Likes: 42
    PAIN MEDS!! As much and as often as I see fit!! My favorite music playing softly, surrounded by those who I love. Forget the vital signs, who cares? Absolutely no CPR, no intubation, and under no circumstances whatsoever-a feeding tube. Something for anxiety if needed. Keep me clean and dry and repositioned. And dim the *******' lights! Nothing bothers me more than when I have a patient dying and every light in the room is on, especially the big bright one above the bed!
  13. by nrw350
    Jun 28, '02
    Occupation: Student Joined: May '02; Posts: 413; Likes: 21
    When I die, I pray I die fast and sudden. So that no one has to see me dying. The act of me dying does not hurt me as much as thought of me watching those who love me suffer while they are watching me die. OOOWWUUUCCCH!!!! I pray that does not happen to me.

    Other than that, give me my truck and long fast stretch of road and let me go.

    Nick

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