1blueangel2 replied to dorie43rn's topic in MICU, SICU
an abg should have been done along with full panel of labs upon her entering the ICU-based on this it probably showed acidosis, as to which she was compensating for until she finally completely pooped...
1blueangel2 replied to JJRBuckeyeRN's topic in MICU, SICU
AIDS, sarcoidosis, CA, leukemia--sounds like more than one diagnosis will be confirmed though. definitely MODS. very well could have an undiagnosed pre-existing condition before the sepsis set in....
I don't think it is selfish at all! Since it appears that you have become attached to this patient and family-this is the time you need to decide what is most important-Do I take the role as caring...