This week:
1. We had a code. Another PE (big blood clot in the lung). The patient is fortunately still alive and in the ICU. For nurses' day, we all got to help save a life :)
2. We had a patient die. This sounds like a bad thing, but there really are times when it's the best possible outcome for someone. There was a G. A. quote that said "living is better than dying, until it isn't" and I really believe that. Making someone comfortable, giving them pain meds and surrounding them with their family to die in peace with dignity...it's just the right thing to do.
3. We have a morbidly obese patient who requires some MAJOR teamwork. Changing her bed is a 5 person job, and it just reminded me of how fabulous my coworkers are, and how grateful I am for them.
This week was actually just like being a nurse always is. Messy. Hard. Excruciating. Rewarding.
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