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  1. Tube Feeding Question

    CoastMedRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know we have been taught to STOP/HOLD a tube feeding whenever we place the patient flat for short term procedures like baths, turning, etc. But I want opinions if this ritual makes sense and why....

  2. Patient expires after you give pain medication

    CoastMedRN posted a topic in Patient Medications

    Have you ever had a TERMINAL care patient or hospice patient who has been getting regular doses of (either separate or in combo) morphine, dilaudid and morphine for pain/respiratory distress/anxiety...

  3. Patient expires after you give pain medication

    CoastMedRN replied to CoastMedRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Unnecessary comment

  4. Patient expires after you give pain medication

    CoastMedRN replied to CoastMedRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Why is there a need to be sarcastic or a smart___ to my post? Can never understand

  5. Patient expires after you give pain medication

    CoastMedRN replied to CoastMedRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Thank you ALL for taking time to read and comment. However, I am well aware as all of you are about the disease process, dosages, the effects etc. Also, that hospice is end if life and meds comfort...

  6. Tube Feeding Question

    CoastMedRN replied to CoastMedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Huh? Explain the relationship with acid reflux? Never heard that but glad to hear your views. The only rationale I have ever heard is the threat of emesis or aspiration but again want to stress if...

  7. El Paso/Las Cruces?

    CoastMedRN replied to saguaro13's topic in Texas Nursing

    are you still there? how is el paso? love to e mail you if

  8. RN moving to TX from CA

    CoastMedRN replied to sirena1481's topic in Texas Nursing

    Any idea what per diem rates are for RN's in El Paso for critical care? And staff rates for critical care if you have many years of experience? Thanks for any help. Am interested in Thomason or...