SIL vomiting Feces

Katnip, RN · Dec 11, 2004

Can you get in touch with the instructor about the final? They will usually give you an alternate date or way to take the exam for an emergency like this. They did for me when my FIL died.

Tweety, BSN, RN · Dec 11, 2004

Is her death iminent? Is she under hospice care? If not she needs to get to the emergency room stat.

I would definately talk to the instructors if you absolutely have to go out of town. Only you know what you can live with. You don't want to do anything you might regret if you put school ahead of family, but you've come so far no need to sacrifice all that hard work.

Sorry you're going through this. Good luck.

kwagner_51 · Dec 11, 2004

My SIL is in the the hospital. My instructor lives out of town. The problem is our cars are old and not very reliable. So if he breaks down there is no way for me to get him.

Right now his truck has a flat tire and no spare. So if he does go, I am left w/o a vehicle for at least the weekend.

I sent an email to my instructor and have called another hoping to talk to her. I will keep you posted.

Thanks for your advice!!

Hellllllo Nurse, BSN, RN · Dec 11, 2004

Please keep in mind that every person is different-

When I was a hospice nurse, I had two pts (one with colon ca, the other with ovarian) who both developed fecal emesis.

We were able to control this w/ meds and having the pts on clear liquids only.

Each pt lived for approx 1 week after they developed it.

kwagner_51 · Dec 14, 2004

My SIL is doing much better. Saturday, they were going to do a colectomy to get rid of the blockage. Monday, whatever was caausing the blockage is now gone...no surgery.

I took my MS2 Final at 0800 Monday Morning. I got an 82% on the final and an 84% in the class.

My SIL insists that she will be around for another 3 months. I believe her. My husband thinks she will be gone in three weeks because that's what the Dr. says.

Anyway, I wanted to thank you all for your thoughts and kindness.

Have a great Holiday season and a Joyful New Year!

Blackcat99 · Dec 14, 2004

Glad to hear that your SIL is doing a little better. Glad to hear you were able to take your final OK. My prayers are with you and your family.

Katnip, RN · Dec 14, 2004

No doctor can or should go around saying how long a patient is going to live. People can surprise you.

Jay-Jay, RN · Dec 14, 2004

I've seen that happen. Blockages from Ca. can come and go. Here's hoping she's able to enjoy Christmas and New Year's as much as her health permits!

Aneroo, LPN · Dec 14, 2004

Believe your SIL. It's amazing how some know when they're going to pass away. Good job on your finals. You and your family will be in my prayers. -Andrea

jast83 · Dec 23, 2004

Glad to hear your SIL is not having the emesis, perhaps she will last longer than the docs say. Congrats on your final exam! Prayers are with you!

My SIL is doing much better. Saturday, they were going to do a colectomy to get rid of the blockage. Monday, whatever was caausing the blockage is now gone...no surgery.
I took my MS2 Final at 0800 Monday Morning. I got an 82% on the final and an 84% in the class.
My SIL insists that she will be around for another 3 months. I believe her. My husband thinks she will be gone in three weeks because that's what the Dr. says.
Anyway, I wanted to thank you all for your thoughts and kindness.
Have a great Holiday season and a Joyful New Year!

maire, ASN, RN · Dec 23, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...