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Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Apr 24, 2023 | Replies (345)Comment receiving replies
I was in the hospital a few years ago with horrible c-diff infection and a young nurse would not change out the IV line that had been in my inside elbow for a week. And was very painful. He kept asking me if I knew what day it was the year who the president was. When I realized I was being evaluated for mental capacity I was furious. So disrespectful. These past few years have been eye openers.
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@wickenburger
I can relate a bit to this one! My mother was in ICU many years ago fighting for her life and this nurse kept asking her those very questions, "do you , know what month/day it is, do you know where you are?". I took her aside and reminded her we are in a room with no windows, you've drugged her up and you wake her up at all hours of the day and night because it's convenient for you, it isn't a realistic test to determine someone's mental capacity. I know she was just following protocol, (much like your nurse) BUT that is what separates the good from the bad medical professionals. Some can only follow the script while others are able to take into account the person and the circumstances and adjust real time. The good ones are worth their weight in gold!
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OMG. These are horrible experiences. But like my husband always tells me “not all doctors graduate at the top or middle of their class. These stories frighten me. I am sorry you experienced these things.