greenrubyjean

I had my biopsy done, and it was simple. It may be the Dr. that makes the difference in pain vs. no pain. I just took the Ativan and he shot me up with Lidocaine, and it was over in minutes. No big deal. This is why they don't offer the conscious sedation in most settings. It's unnecessary. The anxiety that is built up from reading all kinds of things about experiences on the internet is what makes patients freak out when they are there. And as nurses, we all know that anxiety and fear increase the intensity of pain.

I am having a bone marrow biopsy done soon and I have spoken to my hemo. about pain meds prior to the procedure. He is adament about not giving any, only offering Ativan 1 mg. Is this going to be enough to calm me and possibly make things less miserable for me? Or is my hemo. a sadist and being a jerk?? Let me know your thoughts.

I am a nursing student and I am unfortunately getting ready to have a BMB done. I know their are "patient rights to medication or pain relief". So I am wondering why my particular physician thinks that sedation is unnecessary?? After some convincing, he is sending me a prescription for Ativan to take PO 1 hr prior to arrival. Is this adequate, or should I see if I can get a valium from my PCP?? My hemo. told me that I could do that, but he wouldn't prescribe it for me. Anyway, if anyone has any suggestions, I'd appreciate it.

Good luck to you in the nursing program! Thanks for the response.

Please help!! I am a nursing student and I am constructing care plans weekly. I thought that I had understanding of these things, but I still always have trouble with the outcome criteria. Is there a book that helps you construct the perfect care plan??? Please send me some info as soon as possible. Thanks.