chris10lsuRN replied to chris10lsuRN's topic in General Nursing
justashooter, I think you read me a bit too literally. :) I know I cannot hold the guy here..I just meant I can stop him by sending him home AMA..My hospital is a smoke free campus. Nobody can smoke....
chris10lsuRN replied to chris10lsuRN's topic in General Nursing
Bortaz, I am only judgmental b/c the guy is here seeking treatment for his cigarette induced exacerbation..and says he is awaiting a lung transplant. As far as letting the old guy smoke..I cant let...
chris10lsuRN replied to chris10lsuRN's topic in General Nursing
not particularly tolerant of COPD smokers period..and I have the face sheet which shows how they are paying. Wasn't trying to be ugly. I was just annoyed that situations such as these (along with...
chris10lsuRN replied to chris10lsuRN's topic in General Nursing
oh yes..we have all of that. He just got to the unit..has not been here 10 minutes. I understand that it is a highly powerful addiction. I was basically venting about the fact that he is here for COPD...
Just want to vent. Does anyone else have a major problem with this?? Patient admitted for COPD exacerbation. Patient is on home nebulizer treatments, inhalers, etc.. for the treatment of his COPD....