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1. I harmed my first patient today.

   starwarrior replied to starwarrior's topic in Safety

   I know it! This was my first time hurting a patient and it was so unexpected. I feel like I'm more prepared for unforeseen Events like this. I think this time got to me because it was my first time causing someone unexpected pain. Thanks for the hone...

2. I harmed my first patient today.

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   That is a very good question. I'm sorry I don't have an answer. I know that salt can form crystals, but I am not educated on the science behind why it's an accepted practice for inflating a catheter balloon. Hopefully someone else might know. I'm int...

3. I harmed my first patient today.

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   I know there are probably a million posts on here about how nurses cope with the emotional stress that comes with this career. I will do a quick search and see what pops up.

4. I harmed my first patient today.

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5. I harmed my first patient today.

   starwarrior replied to starwarrior's topic in Safety

   OUCH!! I'm so glad my mistake wasn't quite as bad as that one! But it is definitely more than enough to be a wake up call for me.

6. I harmed my first patient today.

   starwarrior replied to starwarrior's topic in Safety

   Thanks for your advice and the articles!

7. I harmed my first patient today.

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   I warned him that it may cause some discomfort. From my experience (which isn't much), it isn't painful to pull out. Usually the adhesive hurts worse than pulling out the catheter. I was alarmed when it was painful to my patient, and especially when ...

8. I harmed my first patient today.

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   I have learned a lot from this situation! I am very grateful for your (and everyone else's) support!

9. I harmed my first patient today.

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   He did have the Foley strapped to his leg. I used an alcohol swab to decrease the amount of pain the patient might experience from the adhesive.

10. I harmed my first patient today.

    starwarrior replied to starwarrior's topic in Safety

    Thanks so much for sharing your experience. That would have broken my heart too! I am sensitive. I know if I don't take control of my emotions the very thing that I love will turn out to be what drains the life out of me!

11. I harmed my first patient today.

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    The nurse was with another patient (in the next room), and my clinical instructor was with another student as they performed a task. My instructor was with me for the first few that I did. After seeing that I was doing it saftley and correctly, she g...

12. I harmed my first patient today.

    starwarrior replied to starwarrior's topic in Safety

    Thank you for replying. I can assure you I am not sadistic in any way. I spent the rest of the afternoon shedding tears on and off. I still feel terrible.

13. I harmed my first patient today.

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    I did not see how much saline was in the syringe after it was pulled out. A tech came in and assessed the situation. She said there was still a little saline in the bulb. I didn't see for my self because she pushed saline back into the bulb to show m...

14. I harmed my first patient today.

    starwarrior posted a topic in Safety

    I am a nursing student, and I made my first mistake. My clinical instructor gave me permission to remove a Foley catheter on a male. I've done several times before by myself. Long story short, I deflated the balloon and pulled back on the syringe to...