EmptytheBoat

EmptytheBoat

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  1. COPD & hospice

    EmptytheBoat replied to lalagasse's topic in Pulmonary

    God Speed lalagasse, I'm happy to read that your Hospice nurse was so compassionate, that is very important. I hope the inpatient placement works out, your Dad had his hands/emotions full, probably...

  2. COPD & hospice

    EmptytheBoat replied to lalagasse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    God Speed lalagasse, I'm happy to read that your Hospice nurse was so compassionate, that is very important. I hope the inpatient placement works out, your Dad had his hands/emotions full, probably...

  3. LPN doesn't want dying patient to go to hospice.

    EmptytheBoat replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Good job, and Bravo for your DON; Caregiver need not worry about her job, she'll be needed more with Hospice as symptom management may/should be more intense/time consuming. Sure Hospice will...

  4. Music with the dying patient?

    EmptytheBoat replied to zacsmimi's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Well, good Luck! I think Music Therapy would be beneficial to a dying patient in a nursing home, but realisitically that ain't going to happen! You may want to rechoose your research topic! Best...

  5. Has anyone read this?

    EmptytheBoat replied to aimeee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Yes, I've read it. Written by an old, and I mean "old" coot somewhere in the desert of New Mexico with too much time on his hands and trying to peddle his wares. LOL! Actually I read this...

  6. Haunted

    EmptytheBoat replied to saribeth's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Lungs clear, +2 pitting edema BLE; possible fluid overload from CHF, IM lasix may have helped relieve symptoms; reposition patient on side to allow drainage, possible neb treatment; continue to treat...

  7. COPD & hospice

    EmptytheBoat replied to lalagasse's topic in Pulmonary

    Nurse Ratched has some good advice, with COPD patients anxiety as a result of shortness of breath is usually a bigger issue than pain; and although morphine may be used for shortness of breath, it...

  8. COPD & hospice

    EmptytheBoat replied to lalagasse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Nurse Ratched has some good advice, with COPD patients anxiety as a result of shortness of breath is usually a bigger issue than pain; and although morphine may be used for shortness of breath, it...

  9. Temp and dying....

    EmptytheBoat replied to luvmy2angels's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Probably a little late here but for reference; body temperature does frequently increase as a result of dehydration and/or possible infection. You'll get different opinions, but I intervene with an...

  10. I feel like just giving up...

    EmptytheBoat replied to mc3's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I'm sorry for your situation, you deserve better; unfortunately, as others mentioned, you are not alone, I hope that fact alone brings you some consolation; it did me to read your post. You have...

  11. Guys, I'm scared and new to Hospice

    EmptytheBoat replied to dosamigos76's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    The hospice experience should truly be a team approach and although you have probably been told of a team approach in each of your other nursing jobs (only to be find that is not usually the case) for...

  12. Signs of impending death.

    EmptytheBoat replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I went back and reread your original post and realized i may not have addressed your question: how long can you expect the process to last? From the brief history provided, it does appear that the...

  13. Signs of impending death.

    EmptytheBoat replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Motorcycle mama, Bravo for looking out for your patient and seeking guidance. doodlemom is right on to refer your patient to Hospice. Your patient needs expertise in pallative care now! To answer...

  14. What is the ideal caseload?

    EmptytheBoat replied to Hospice4me's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hello, I'm new to your forum, but a seasoned Hospice nurse and looking forward to reading, learning and contributing where I may. Ideal caseload? 10-12 seems reasonable if not admitting, and depends...