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Specializes in New Grad.

Hello,

I am not sure if this is the place where I could reach out, but it was worth the try. I’m am currently a starting nurse and started my second job recently. I’m originally from Texas and moved to Massachusetts due to my husband’s job and to start school here. I left my family back home and it had been very hard ever since. My dad lives with my brother as my parents are divorced and my brother has been having some issues with my dad. My brother states that my dad refuses to go to the restroom and often is soiling underwear. My dad recently had colonoscopy and endoscopy and everything came back normal. I guess I am just worried there might be something else going on. I guess I am hoping to get any recommendations or guidance on this? I think my brother is tired of taking care of my dad and soon probably won’t like to care for him. I really wouldn’t like to put my dad on a nursing home or anything like that. Please if anyone has an idea, I am all ears! Thank you!!

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9 minutes ago, Adelaf02 said:

My dad lives with my brother as my parents are divorced and my brother has been having some issues with my dad. My brother states that my dad refuses to go to the restroom and often is soiling underwear.

sounds more likely a psychological issue rather than a physical issue. Unfortunately, per Terms of Service, we are unable to give medical advice. 

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Specializes in New Grad.

Yes!! That’s what I was thinking too! Thank you for your response! And yes I understand about not being able to give medical advice!

thank you!

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Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.

As mentioned previously, the Terms of Service do not permit medical advice. Please be sure to encourage your father to follow up with his healthcare team.

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