My mom

[Claudia]

Hi guys...

My turn to ask for help. My mother was taken to the emergency room last night with a fever of 103, and she was having trouble breathing. She has pneumonia. I knew it was coming, I could tell, but she wouldn't listen to me. She has been sick for 5 days with a "virus" so her doc told her. Yesterday when I called, she was panting like a dog, still insisting she was fine. :rolleye0001: My brother called last night & said the ambulance had just picked her up.

Normally, I wouldn't stress too much about pneumonia, but she is 79 and has congestive heart failure. It's very scary. I didn't sleep a wink last night worrying. My 3 big brothers have been trying to keep me updated, but they aren't doing as well as I want them to!

For those of you that pray, could you say a quick one for her? For those who don't, radiate some good vibes for her, please! Thanks!

[Roenick]

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[lost indie]

Oh claudie...I will say prayers and light a candle for your mom.

Stay strong...

I know how hard this is...

You will be in my prayers as well..

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[Roamer]

Prayers for your mom, Claudia. :1222423:

[Grins]

Prayers for healing and wisdom for staff.

[PatC]

Oh, Claudia. My heart goes out to you. I know you must be very anxious. I'm sending strength and healing your way.

:1222423: For your Mom

:1222423: For you and your brothers too.

[DDawg]

Wishing the best for your mom and you and your family, Claudia.

[Claudia]

Thank you. I knew I could count on ya'll. I am so glad I wandered over here to HFTM & met all of you. What a terrific group of people. :love0085: Really feelin' the love here!!!

[Claudia]

I just talked to my mother - she is feeling a bit better. They want her to take liquid potassium and she is refusing. She says it tastes nasty. She can be so difficult! She always argues with her doctor! Hard headed Italian woman!

I told her you were all praying and sending good vibes for her & she thanks each & every one of you. She sends love & best wishes back to all of you. :1222423:

[Noahs ARK]

:1222423: Lots & lots of prayers for you and your mom, Claudia! :1222423:

[Cat]

I just talked to my mother - she is feeling a bit better. They want her to take liquid potassium and she is refusing. She says it tastes nasty. She can be so difficult! She always argues with her doctor! Hard headed Italian woman!

I told her you were all praying and sending good vibes for her & she thanks each & every one of you. She sends love & best wishes back to all of you. :1222423:

Maybe the potasium could be mixed in some Ensure or something like that. Praying that your mother will be fine, Claudia. It is such a worry, especially when you can't be there.

[littlewheels]

Maybe the potasium could be mixed in some Ensure or something like that. Praying that your mother will be fine, Claudia. It is such a worry, especially when you can't be there.

Or could be IV...

[Claudia]

Well, that is true, either of those options would work. I'm kind of ticked because no doctor has seen her today. He left orders for her, but she hasn't seen one since the emergency room last night. Is that normal?

[LiveLaughLuv]

Prayers for you and your family Claudia.

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[Claudia]

Just wanted to let you all know that my mother is much better. I am hoping she will be home by the weekend.

The day I asked for prayers was the day before she made a turnaround. Thanks. :1222423:

[TeeOne]

Claudia, Thinking of you, your brothers and your mom:1222423:
I went thru a trip to emergency with my 85 yr old mom afew weeks back.
Getting old sucks!:(

[Claudia]

Claudia, Thinking of you, your brothers and your mom:1222423:
I went thru a trip to emergency with my 85 yr old mom afew weeks back.
Getting old sucks!:(

It's hard. I was convinced Sunday night that I was going to lose her. I'm just not ready to. I never will be, of course, but I think I need to remind myself that she isn't going to live forever. I still see my parents as they were when I was 20. I don't look at either of them as "older people". They're just Mom & Dad, ya know? Getting older does suck.

Is your mom okay now?

[Try2Win]

It's hard. I was convinced Sunday night that I was going to lose her. I'm just not ready to. I never will be, of course, but I think I need to remind myself that she isn't going to live forever. I still see my parents as they were when I was 20. I don't look at either of them as "older people". They're just Mom & Dad, ya know? Getting older does suck.

Is your mom okay now?

Dear Lord,

Please send Claudia one of your special angels to ease her mind and heart. Bless her and her family with your loving embrace Lord and prepare them for whatever your plan is.

Amen

[Harmony]

Claudia,
I just now saw this thread.

Praying for a full recovery for your mother.


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[Claudia]

Thank you very much, T2W & Harmony. Things are looking better. Hopefully she will continue to improve each day.

[5boxersmom]

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[NJ_Nurse]

Dear Claudia: I am sooo glad your mom is on the mend!!!

Just a note about hospital life: No, it is not normal for your mom not to be seen by a physician after admission to a hospital's regular unit from the ER. Is it possible you missed the visit? Usually her primary care physician phones in medical orders to be carried out, and then he/she or a resident will do an initial exam....If you ever have a problem, ask to speak to the Patient Advocate, or if it is an emergency, contact the Nursing Supervisor and insist upon speaking to the AOD (Administrator of the Day). I guarantee you will get LOTS of attention.

In my 25+ years of nursing, I've noticed that "good" patients and their families frequently get lost in the shuffle. Those who get hospital supervisors and Administrators fired up, often get premium service.

[Claudia]

Dear Claudia: I am sooo glad your mom is on the mend!!!

Just a note about hospital life: No, it is not normal for your mom not to be seen by a physician after admission to a hospital's regular unit from the ER. Is it possible you missed the visit? Usually her primary care physician phones in medical orders to be carried out, and then he/she or a resident will do an initial exam....If you ever have a problem, ask to speak to the Patient Advocate, or if it is an emergency, contact the Nursing Supervisor and insist upon speaking to the AOD (Administrator of the Day). I guarantee you will get LOTS of attention.

In my 25+ years of nursing, I've noticed that "good" patients and their families frequently get lost in the shuffle. Those who get hospital supervisors and Administrators fired up, often get premium service.


My mother should be getting the royal treatment then, because she is so NOT a good patient!
When I said that no doctor had been by, I was going on what my mother told me. A doctor left orders for her Monday morning, but she did not actually SEE a doctor until Tuesday afternoon. Before Tuesday, the last time she had been seen was Sunday night in emergency. I would think a woman her age, with a heart condition & pneumonia should be seen every single day, at least once. Her primary care physician will not come to the hospital. If a doctor has not been in today, I will use your information and see what I can find out. I appreciate your very helpful info, NJ_Nurse!!! I love insider info! :happy0158:

[NJ_Nurse]

If your mom's primary care physician has "privileges" at that particular hospital facility, then yes, he/she should be visiting at least daily. "Making rounds" on one's patients is still a standard of care. It is usually done around 6-8 am or after business hours in the early evening by most physicians.

If he/she does NOT have privileges at the hospital where your mom is located, then someone chould be "covering" in his/her place. The information of which doctor is primarily covering your mom's care should be available at the nurse's station and will be shared with you upon your mother's consent. (Nowadays, patient confidentiality is top priority)

[lost indie]

My mother should be getting the royal treatment then, because she is so NOT a good patient!
When I said that no doctor had been by, I was going on what my mother told me. A doctor left orders for her Monday morning, but she did not actually SEE a doctor until Tuesday afternoon. Before Tuesday, the last time she had been seen was Sunday night in emergency. I would think a woman her age, with a heart condition & pneumonia should be seen every single day, at least once. Her primary care physician will not come to the hospital. If a doctor has not been in today, I will use your information and see what I can find out. I appreciate your very helpful info, NJ_Nurse!!! I love insider info! :happy0158:

Glad to hear your mom is doing better.

One thing my mom did when she was "illing" a few years ago...

She would claim that no doctor had seen her. Turns out the ones she did see were young. She refused to believe that they were actually doctors...

Thanks for letting us know.....

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[SaberGal]

Glad to hear she's feeling better but praying for a full and speedy recovery, Claudia!

[LiveLaughLuv]

Glad to hear she's feeling better but praying for a full and speedy recovery, Claudia!

Ditto for me too, Claudia....:1222423:

[packy]

Glad she's a little better, Claudia, sending my prayers up for her too.

[Claudia]

Letting you all know my mother went home late yesterday afternoon! It was earlier than they expected. She is so glad to be going home, she said now she can finally get some sleep! She didn't get much sleep there with them coming in & poking & prodding her in the middle of the night!

So - thank you all SO MUCH for your prayers & good wishes, I appreciate them more than you can know. :love0085:

[Try2Win]

I hate hospitals so I am so happy to hear that you Mom is now home sweet home.

Best wishes, :1222423:

[NJ_Nurse]

Great to hear that your mom is well enough to be home. Yes, hospital staff is famous for waking people up at night for medicine, assessing medical condition, and sometimes just being too loud at the nurses station!

There truly IS no place like home.

[LiveLaughLuv]

Letting you all know my mother went home late yesterday afternoon! It was earlier than they expected. She is so glad to be going home, she said now she can finally get some sleep! She didn't get much sleep there with them coming in & poking & prodding her in the middle of the night!

So - thank you all SO MUCH for your prayers & good wishes, I appreciate them more than you can know. :love0085:


Glad to hear this good news, Claudia. Yes, there is no place like home.

Maybe now she can catch up on her sleep/rest. Hospitals can be very frustrating, especially when patients are waken up during the night for blood tests. Seems unnecessary but it really isn't.

Glad she's home where she can be pampered.

[nanabillie]

I just saw your post about your Mom. I scan and miss a lot. I am so glad she is better. Praying for continued healing.
Billie:love0085:

[PatC]

Letting you all know my mother went home late yesterday afternoon! It was earlier than they expected. She is so glad to be going home, she said now she can finally get some sleep! She didn't get much sleep there with them coming in & poking & prodding her in the middle of the night!

So - thank you all SO MUCH for your prayers & good wishes, I appreciate them more than you can know. :love0085:

I missed this post before, but I'm so glad she's doing better. I'm sure she's feeling even better now that she's home.

[Harmony]

Just checking in, glad to hear your mom is doing better and at home. Blessings to you and your family during the Easter holiday.


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