I need some feedback. I don't know if my pt is diagnosed as vegetative or minimally conscious officially. Pt definitely responds to pain during skin care and dsg changes. [i just removed some info because I freaked out that even the vague, general info I was giving was violating HIPAA. Sigh.]
I feel as though I am literally torturing this patient throughout multiple skin care (diarrhea) and dsg changes throughout the shift.
Please help me think this through. I am sad and also mad enough to get myself in trouble, lol. And yes, I am documenting every reaction observed, when pain medication is administered and q1h post-assessment of pain and just the facts, not being snarky. I am night shift with only one brief encounter with family early on. This is bothering me on my day off!!! Thank you in advance for your response.
AmandaJoy
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Any news on this?