Edgar--
I've done that. They pinned her arm and conscious or unconscious she struggled to get free.
Independent woman, your Jean.
I've always considered her to be tough. She has more grit than many a woman I've known.
If more pain management is needed, ask her Doc about giving her a medication patich.
Can your daughter speak?
Good luck.
Jean told the nurse, "I would love to have a little ice water." She was told that if she wanted it badly enough, she would to go to the end of the hall and get it for herself. Using a walker, to carry all the paraphernalia connected to her, she made her journey to the water dispenser.
Miller, really? Bad nurses? Was it too early to get her mobile? Should her mobility not be dependent on necessities like drinking water?
Sometimes it's tough love from good nurses. They need to get people motivated to move fairly fast. I think it must be hard when you first learn to do that. (Excluding whatever percentage of meanies are in the field.)
littlek wrote:Miller, really? Bad nurses? Was it too early to get her mobile? Should her mobility not be dependent on necessities like drinking water?
The nurse told her to get up and get her own water. Perhaps the patient was too weak to ambulate down the hallway.
My gut had the same reaction as Osso posted.
Quote:Jean told the nurse, "I would love to have a little ice water.
A common patient request following surgery and one that a patient shouldn't have to repeat over and over again.
But, what about the point that ambulation is good for recovery? After how many days does the nurse stop and make a patient get up and walk? What if the patient is reluctant to get up and walk?
Edgar, did the nurse stay with Jean as she maneuvered down the hall?
Some patients are too weak to walk to even the bathroom much less ambulate down an entire hallway.
Would it hurt the nurse to be more kind with Jean?
It was too early, or it was a good idea. Hard to assume from here, given doctor's orders, etc.
Are you a surgical nurse, Miller?
No, although I've had experience with surgical patients.
Poor Jean! Hoping that she has a speedy recovery and can get some relief from the pain.
Montana wrote:Poor Jean! Hoping that she has a speedy recovery and can get some relief from the pain.
Yes, let's hope for a speedy recovery and relief from the pain.
My daughter is actually being pampered. Some of the staff wanted to move her to a room, but her doctor made sure she stayed in the same part of the hospital where operations are performed. They are keeping a close watch on her. She was given to understand that going for the water was a part of the recovery, not an act of laziness on their part. It would have been much simpler to bring her some water than to set her up for her expedition with a walker.
Glad to hear she's in good hands, Edgar. I know how hard it is for people to push themselves during recovery and I understand how important it is for most to get moving (slowly) ASAP.
((((((Edgar))))))
Great to hear she is doing well, Edgar!
She has not had difficulty speking through the entire process. Come to think of it, he he, she has never had difficulty speaking.
