My patient Saturday was literally "falling apart." After a revised above the knee amputation, the patient had nothing below the pelvis on one side and the wound was left open. The vascular surgeon explained to me that the wound would never be closed, it was just too big. As the patient laid there coming in and out of consciousness, I attempted to assess the vital signs, breathing, bowel sounds and overall appearance. During the bed bath, open sores wept and oozed. I was humbled by the state of the patient. I prayed as I bathed, but wondered what to pray for.
My patient also had MRSA and C-Diff, so I had to gown up everytime I went into the room. That was an experience!
I have one more day of med-surg bedside nursing and then move to ortho. I'm looking forward to the change.
Also, I'll be attending an AORN (Association of Operating Room Nurses) seminar this week.
I, again, have a lot to reflect on.
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