Em1995

Em1995

Emergency, ICU, Psych, Hospice

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  1. Help for N/Vomitting with Renal Failure

    Em1995 replied to Never2L84Peace's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I recently had a renal patient and used ativan (no sub) 1 mg SL q 3 hours prn for anxiety or nausea. Usually workes very well! Also, I've found that haldol at 1-2 mg PR q 4 also works beautifully for...

  2. Use of an Oxymetor

    Em1995 replied to Mazzi's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    What's the rationale for doing this assessment? A patient knows when they are breathless. If you have an oxygen saturation of of 80%, are you going to intubate? I don't understand

  3. How would you respond to this statement...

    Em1995 replied to ShayRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi! I've found this to be a pervasive belief amongst the public, in general, and especially with some nurses and docs. So, I decided that as part of my job, I needed to institute in-services in...

  4. Bone Pain

    Em1995 replied to RNSUEIA's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have found that adding motrin to a long-acting pain med is very effective for bone mets. And, adding prednisone or decadron is an added plus. Can someone explain why methadone works better? We...

  5. Managing symptoms for a �good death�

    Em1995 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I, myself truly believe the angst, adversity, the "not so nice stuff" helps keep one whole. Sharona and all: I am so grateful to have found all of you! I'm a seasoned hospice nurse (former ER and...