Liza50
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You didn't cause any harm so please don't beat yourself up! We aren't computers, we're human. God bless you, you care!
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The first thing that came to mind was meningitis as well. The previous RN's expertise on testing shows much more experience that I have but was wondering because there was no mention of neck stiffness or a seizure but maybe I missed that. Not everyone's symptoms are the same. Perhaps a spinal tap would be in order and hopefully would reveal something. If it is not, I was wondering if if could be Serotonin syndrome? No mention of what mother takes. Perhaps the mother is on anti-depressants and the young girl took multiple pills. I am curious why mother didn't know how much tylenol she gave her child but mother's anxiety probably got the best of her. I agree that the hyperthermia (NMS) could be caused by anti-psychotics or promethazine that the child took from mother's medications? All of these are just a guess but thanks for the interesting case study! Serotonin syndrome.docx
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Oops! Sorry only saw the G tube part. I never checked placement or residual on one of those. In fact, in my glorious student nurse aides days, actually pulled one out by mistake. There were three or four of us in there, I wasn't a nurse but I got blamed for it. They never told me to watch for it. First one I'd seen!
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Amen! Common sense!
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You are right! Most times I did but sometimes you forget!
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I too am guilty of taking crackers, etc from the snacks! If your blood sugar is dropping, one needs to do something before becoming a patient!
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I am sure you are much prettier than you think you are! Anyway, true beauty is on the inside which comes through with compassionate caring. Most of us do not look like the portrayals from TV! If you want to be a nurse, be one. Your patients/clients just want someone to care for them compassionately and who are competent! Go for it!
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