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Kitchell

				          
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        			    February 23, 2004 - 5:08pm			  			

			
			
I am an RN student and I would like to know what the nurses who care for you could do to better help you? I'm anxious to get your feedback! Please reply! 


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statep58

				      
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November 30, 2004 - 10:15pm

			
Re: What can nurses do to better help you?
			
Hi!  I'm a 3 year cancer survivor and will be starting my RN training in Fall of 2005.  I've spent my fair share of time around nurses and here are some tips:

`Don't use the pain scale (1-10) on cancer patients, pain you might rate as a 9, I would rate as a 2.  Instead ask about the type of pain, where it hurts and what relieves it

`Don't talk to loudly if the patient looks tired, it aggrivates headaches and sensitive ears caused by the chemo

`When drawing blood, ask if the patient want a count down or not and if there are viens that do or do not draw well.

`Don't draw from a vein that hurts when touched- even if it will draw well, it will be painful for days, causing the patien to resent you.

`Don't ask stupid questions like "Are you OK?"  obviously if the patient is in your care then they are not OK, instead ask "how do you feel today"

These are just a few tips I can give. If you would like more specifics, feel free to email me at srvivr_2001@yahoo.com

~Cynthia



			
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