Has anyone been stress and dont think?

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Anyone been stressed when your patient deterioates and can't figure out the source when you have all the red flags? Twice, I had that happen. I get so stress and worried about my deteriorating patient that things don't click when I have everything right there in front of me. I do have a BSN. I know something is wrong with them... like the abnormal VS & labs and s/s that they are presenting ... I guess under stress I can't realize what's going on with my patient after another expert ICU nurse explains to me what's wrong with my patient... for example sepsis shock or GI bleed.

Specializes in Adult health, Primary care, WH..

yeah... i had that happen to me. the other nurses were chit chating behind my back when i was overwhelmed one day.... why didn't i ask for help? well, i wanted to show them that i was able to managed my patients. it was one of those bad days... patients wanting small needy things, changes in patient's condition, and nurse aids not helping you out.

i don't care about what the other nurses think or say. i care more about my patient's safety, and my license.

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