jana82

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1. Depressed self-referral to ED

   jana82 replied to jana82's topic in General Nursing

   She had been seen by physician, btw. I thought I said that

2. Depressed self-referral to ED

   jana82 replied to jana82's topic in General Nursing

   No, pt was not held naked for the duration. After taking her clothes, she was brought a gown - just as she would have been anyway, from what I know now. Her underwear would've been taken too. It's...

3. Depressed self-referral to ED

   jana82 replied to jana82's topic in General Nursing

   Well, here are the details - good, bad, otherwise. Pt entered ED complaining of feeling depressed to receptionist. She sat in lobby (90 seconds maybe?) before being taken back to first stop to sign...

4. Depressed self-referral to ED

   jana82 replied to jana82's topic in General Nursing

   Im not advocating her treatment one way or the other. I did think/have stated that I thought it may have been a bit overboard but that's a all. I agree the restraints didn't seem necessary, but they...

5. Depressed self-referral to ED

   jana82 replied to jana82's topic in General Nursing

   She didn't have a plan,

6. Depressed self-referral to ED

   jana82 replied to jana82's topic in General Nursing

   Well, I can only hope it didn't. I tried to be as polite and friendly as I could. I commented on her (perfect) pedi when I was taking her shoes off. Not much opprotunity to say much else. But she said...

7. Depressed self-referral to ED

   jana82 replied to jana82's topic in General Nursing

   Padded leather humane type with locking connecting strap... ≤20 min... Unknown, at that time if door would be shut, or if pt would would be taken back to former

8. Depressed self-referral to ED

   jana82 replied to jana82's topic in General Nursing

   As for the drinking, she did not appear intoxicated at all. She had 4" spike heels on and could walk perfectly. She said she'd had 2 1/2 cocktails (whiskey) the last almost an hour before she came....

9. Depressed self-referral to ED

   jana82 replied to jana82's topic in General Nursing

   I thought it was overboard. I wouldn't have wanted to see her leave, myself. But, it was a mad house and I even thought they may have influenced her decision to leave. She didn't stay in seclusion...

10. Depressed self-referral to ED

    jana82 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just curious how other hospitals might have handled the situation. Early 40's female pt self-referred to ED complaining of feeling depressed and suicidal ideation - no plan, however. It was a little...