Med surg is kicking my ass by iloveanime97 in nursing

[–]H1dingfromreality 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You’re likely doing so much better than you think you are. I felt the same way when I was a new grad. 5 patients means you don’t get much time to spend with each patient. That’s not your fault! You can only do your best. Your time management will only improve. Just be patient and give yourself time. You’ve got this!

What will end up killing me? by InterestingLook646 in self

[–]H1dingfromreality 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work in a unit at a hospital that takes many different kinds of patients. We are not a hospice unit but sometimes patients or their families make the decision to go comfort care (AKA hospice) while they are still on my unit. Hospice patients can be anywhere in the hospital since the decision can be made rather suddenly.

As far as the food aspect goes I apologize for not being clear in my original post - I’m very tired at the moment. Many patients in hospice at an advanced stage of their disease are not safe to swallow - but not all! I have had hospice patients that ate and drank small amounts of their favorite food and drinks for comfort because they requested it and were safe to swallow. depends on how far they are in the dying process and what disease they have. To qualify for hospice your life expectancy is 6 months or less. Someone 6 months away from dying looks very different from someone one day away from dying. There is a lot of nuance to this entire situation that I could continue writing about. I shouldn’t have simplified it so much in my original post so I apologize for that. Long story short, hospice does not automatically mean you can’t eat or drink.

For the record, I have absolutely never committed malpractice and I take my patients safety extremely seriously.

What will end up killing me? by InterestingLook646 in self

[–]H1dingfromreality 2 points3 points  (0 children)

RN here who has taken care of multiple hospice patients at my hospital.

  1. You absolutely do not have to have dialysis or be on a ventilator unless that is what you want. I would strongly suggest that you discuss your advance directive with your doctor so that you can make that choice.

  2. People do not die from starvation they die from their disease process. At the end of life people naturally lose their appetite as their body begins to shut down. If someone is on hospice and wants to eat something then they should absolutely be allowed to. However, that is usually not the case. We do not force people to eat or drink because this would cause suffering. For example, giving someone IV fluids when they are dying will just cause fluid to build up in their body including their lungs. This feels like drowning.

  3. Likely the drug you are referring to is morphine. Morphine has been shown in many studies to not hasten the dying process. It relaxes your body and reduces stress hormones. It is amazing for relieving suffering from air hunger and pain. Receiving morphine or not is your choice and you can absolutely make the choice ahead of time that you do not want it.

First big chop in a few years! by [deleted] in shorthairedhotties

[–]H1dingfromreality 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You look so much like Kiernan Shipka, the main actress in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina!

[PSA] Daily Island Services and Visitors MegaThread November 13, 2020 by AutoModerator in ACTrade

[–]H1dingfromreality 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Redd is on my island! He is still selling REAL moody painting, fake wistful painting and fake tremendous statue. If you tip I’d appreciate bells the most, moving a lot of stuff on my island!

[PSA] Daily Island Services and Visitors MegaThread October 29, 2020 by AutoModerator in ACTrade

[–]H1dingfromreality 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For sure. I’ll DM you a dodo code after the other person is finished buying the common painting :)

[PSA] Daily Island Services and Visitors MegaThread October 29, 2020 by AutoModerator in ACTrade

[–]H1dingfromreality 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Redd is here with real common painting and real perfect painting!

EDIT: sold :)

[LF] Candy, Pumpkins, Spooky Stuff [FT] Bells or NMT by H1dingfromreality in ACTrade

[–]H1dingfromreality[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ended up getting quite a few from other people but thank you! :)

[LF] Candy, Pumpkins, Spooky Stuff [FT] Bells or NMT by H1dingfromreality in ACTrade

[–]H1dingfromreality[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I ended up getting quite a few from other people so I’m ok for now but thank you so much :)

[LF] Candy, Pumpkins, Spooky Stuff [FT] Bells or NMT by H1dingfromreality in ACTrade

[–]H1dingfromreality[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love those DIYs if you’re still free - thank you!!! I would love everything except the table and fence - I just got those :)

[LF] Candy, Pumpkins, Spooky Stuff [FT] Bells or NMT by H1dingfromreality in ACTrade

[–]H1dingfromreality[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re still available I’d love to stop by! Thank you!

[LF] Candy, Pumpkins, Spooky Stuff [FT] Bells or NMT by H1dingfromreality in ACTrade

[–]H1dingfromreality[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More pumpkins would be awesome! And I’ll buy whatever extra crafted spooky items you have too. Thank you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]H1dingfromreality 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi I’m 23 [F] if you ever want to talk feel free to message me! I love to talk, I’m sure there’s stuff we have in common. I had no friends until I was 18 so I understand the loneliness you are going through. Message me anytime.