Mitt's new hospice nurse is named Chris. We really like her. Thank you Kaiser Hospice for having someone like Chris on your team.
When we first meet Chris, road wife Jon was here and we all enjoyed a good chat. After a lengthy discussion on Mike's pain, she recommended 4 morphine every 12 hours so he could try to avoid taking the norco. She also told him to try the Ativan to help him sleep. The Ativan caused severe, painful heartburn which kept him awake. He won't continue taking it.
Nurse Chris called this morning and we had a chat about Mike. About an hour later I called her back because he was vomiting. She went over all his meds; he has three different nausea meds and we discussed best times to take them. She makes us feel better, she listens and she offers suggestions. It is very comforting to know she's the real deal. She comes across as one of the most caring and genuine medical professional I have ever met.
She really does live up to our name. ;)
It is good to hear that you have such a great hospice nurse, and I' glad to hear that you have such a good rapport. I will ask our Lord tonight to help the nurses' better manage Mitt's pain and nausea. That would in turn ease your discomforts & stress,... amazing thing, what love does, when we share love,we share pain too.... Prayers to you and your family,
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Sister you make it easy for others to care and express themselves.
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