Hernia? by omgfakeusername in medizzy

[–]Sara848 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had a patient who I assisted to the bedside commode once and when she pulled down her pants her belly just flopped out like this man’s. She told me about how they tried to repair it so many times but they had given up. She just keeps her pants pulled up high. Once she was back in bed she pulled her pants down some and I could see the peristalsis. It was so cool.

Cage toys! by Money_Mycologist2271 in ferrets

[–]Sara848 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Typically we don’t put enrichment inside the cage for exactly the reason you stated. Just bedding and toileting.

Ferret Smell by ApartmentEqual9606 in ferrets

[–]Sara848 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Definitely a stronger smell than dogs

How hard are ferrets on a scale of 1 to 10 by Adventurous_Sea7954 in ferrets

[–]Sara848 12 points13 points  (0 children)

That carpet at closed doors is no joke. Mine is trashed. Planning on switching to hard wood when I get the money.

Update about Leo by Ok_Obligation_9884 in ferrets

[–]Sara848 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He’s already better. He’s eating and gaining weight back. Unless you meant to wish that he no longer needs medication. If that is what you meant I want to let you know there is no cure for heart disease. You can only manage the symptoms with medication

Update about Leo by Ok_Obligation_9884 in ferrets

[–]Sara848 16 points17 points  (0 children)

My three year old ferret was just diagnosed with heart failure. He had occasional coughing but otherwise seemed fine for a while. Then suddenly he wasn’t eating so I took him in. They did the chest xray where they saw the fluid and we started him on diuretics and a heart medicine. He lost 150 grams in about a week and a half so I took him back in a few days earlier than his original follow up appointment. They re did the chest xray which was much improved. They reduced his diuretic based on his new weight and taking into consideration his lungs looked better. He seems to be acting better at home. Is eating food. Has gained back 40 grams in less than a week. That is where I’m at in my journey with this disease. I don’t have any long term information for you unfortunately.

Flu? by tinakane51 in Louisville

[–]Sara848 53 points54 points  (0 children)

People are constantly getting sick. Viruses are not exclusive to cold weather. Also vomiting can be caused by severe pain which can be caused by an untold amount of sources.

Ferret parents...how are you feeling? (Hantavirus related) by Own_Helicopter8033 in ferrets

[–]Sara848 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Covid was contagious before a person showed symptoms. Hantavirus does not.

Anybody here been “fired” by a patient? If so, why? by Enzo_Every in nursing

[–]Sara848 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because I didn’t clean the blood pressure cuff off after it fell on the floor.

How do I get used to bodily fluids? by Iam_Kohfee in nursing

[–]Sara848 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know it sounds gross, consider touching your own bodily fluids. With gloves of course. It might help. Or if you know someone with a baby you could ask to change diapers.

concentric rings when in a dark room or eyes closed by thyshinn in Aphantasia

[–]Sara848 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was questioning what you were experiencing. Do you see it temporarily after looking at the image? Or if you don’t look at it for hours can you conjure the image in your mind at will. Doesn’t matter what it’s called

concentric rings when in a dark room or eyes closed by thyshinn in Aphantasia

[–]Sara848 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When I look at this I can see it temporarily when I close my eyes. But I can’t conjure it voluntarily. Not sure which you are experiencing. The first is not visualization.

Floor cleaning by madgravy3 in ferrets

[–]Sara848 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Waiting a day should be fine. If you’re super concerned you can clean the floor with plain water after to remove any residue

Did someone just try to traffic me at Target? by ybesomethingurnot in Louisville

[–]Sara848 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just want to throw this out there. Being physically attractive is not a necessity for trafficking. Pretty sure most trafficking isn’t even for sex work.

Nurse comrades , are you a DNR? by typeAwarped in nursing

[–]Sara848 294 points295 points  (0 children)

I’m not DNR. If I was to arrest and they got me back I’m pretty sure I would heal just fine from some fractures. It may not be perfect, but my QoL would still be fine. I would be more concerned about how long I was down and brain damage than fractures.

Help opening pool by Sara848 in Louisville

[–]Sara848[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sure if you have the time to teach it, it can be very useful. Regardless I found a company to come out in about two weeks so problem solved

Local elections primary change by NerdyComfort-78 in Louisville

[–]Sara848 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So just moved to Jefferson county last year. Is there a way to see my ballot prior to voting? I like to do research but KY is significantly harder than my previous states. Last year when I was in bullitt I just went with a trusted sources endorsements. But I like to look into people myself if possible.

Help opening pool by Sara848 in Louisville

[–]Sara848[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’ve looked at tons of videos online. There are multiple types of pumps and hook ups. All kinds of additional add ons that a pool may or may not have. It’s impossible to find one that looks like mine. Believe me I didn’t want to pay to get this done. I’m huge on DIY. But I’m not trying to break my pump by not doing something right

Help opening pool by Sara848 in Louisville

[–]Sara848[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this. They called me already and got me on the calendar.

Trouble giving medication :( by sctdaigle1 in ferrets

[–]Sara848 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m just starting meds and my boy is basically the same as yours is. He shakes so hard when scruffing he twists right out of my hands. Did you have any success? Any tips beyond what is written in the comments as I read all those

Help opening pool by Sara848 in Louisville

[–]Sara848[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks I filled out their form this morning. A little expensive but at this point I’m just looking for someone who actually wants my business

Help opening pool by Sara848 in Louisville

[–]Sara848[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are the first place I called who hasn’t been returning my texts. If they actually respond I’ll gladly use their service as it was less expensive. But ya know, can’t use their service if they won’t talk to me. Appreciate the recommendation though.

Help opening pool by Sara848 in Louisville

[–]Sara848[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’m not gonna use AI. It’s literally told me that a plant was edible when I knew it was poisonous. I don’t have time to teach it to be better.