thanks to all who answer my earlier question. I need suggestions on nursing patient with massive stroke?
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My mother had eight strokes, becoming progressively worse over a period of seven years before finally dieing. I cannot believe anyone would say they ought to be in hospital. If the condition is stable, they need a comfortable and friendly atmosphere. Home is much better if you can care for them. Firstly, remember they have had a stroke and not gone ga-ga. Their brain is normally as alert as yours. DO NOT TALK DOWN TO THEM OR DEMEAN THEM OR TALK ACROSS THEM. It is insulting their intelligence. Try to involve them as much as possible in day to day life, and, most of all, ENCOURAGE them. It is quite marvellous how the body can adapt if it has to. But without encouragement, it has no reason to. Make them realise they are still part of the family and not a burden to it, just a member with different needs. Goods Luck.
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I am sorry for your loss. It is horrible and I also know that nursing homes are notorious for not taking the best care of patients. NOT all nursing homes, but certainly a great many. The same thing happened this past fall with our grandmother, if they had taken care of her the way they were suppose to have she would not have gotten as sick as she did which caused her death. We didn't pursue the matter because they are much bigger than us and the burden of proof was on us. We were not there 24 hours a day so how are to come up with proof. This kind of thing that happened with your sister happens in hospitals too, please remember that. These places harbor many many diseases and infections run rampant through both. Let it go for peace of mind and let your grief run its natural course. Again I am sorry for your loss. Take care
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Dear Alriyabi,\nYou've certainly brought your medical concerns to the right place! The Y!A community members are fully aware of and do appreciate the intimate conditions involving your prognosis.\nMost recognized doctors in the field of medicine would employ a holistic approach to your ailment. Alriyabi, please begin your day with a well balanced breakfast to include an ample portion of fruits and grains. After your morning routines are finished, enjoy a brisk walk around the block. If you happen to meet any stray dogs along the way, it would be a good idea to antagonize the creatures in order to add some vigor to your workout.\nNow Alriyabi, the remaining portions of your day should be filled with interesting activities and new studies to keep your mind active and in balance, complimentary to what you have done with the physical side of yourself.\nAfter loitering around at the public library all afternoon with a bunch of smelly hobos, you can appreciate a warm bath and time to be good to yourself. Begin to collect an archive of various music genres that you can resolve one day to enjoy after you get the rest of your chores done.\nAlriyabi, if after following my advice, simply take two aspirin and forget we ever had this little discussion.\nThank you, Alriyabi. Have a great day!\n-Kenny
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I am a nurse and have looked after alot of kids with it moreso than adults. Did she get meningococcal meningitis, which is the infectious one? Sounds like it if they think her brain has suffered. the infection passes through the barrier into the brain and causes disease. it is hard to know what kind of way that will leave her. depends how well she recovers. when the brain is affected, various things can happen, depending on the area affected. She will certainly be alot more dependant, and will feel very frustrated at this I am sure. It could cause some behavioural problems if that part of the brain is affected. She could lose speech or the ability to walk. its hard to know. You really need to talk to the specialist looking after her as they will have an idea of what area is affected and be able to prepare you. There should be a liason nurse in the hospital as well to be a support to you. I hope she makes as good a recovery as possible. Thinking of you all.
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i'm not a physcian, but i work with them in the icu and i have a few suggestions.  they should be patient and work well under pressure, when there is an emergent situation they should be able to handle it calmly and correctly, and they should also be able to work well with nurses and respiratory therapists(that's me) and be open to suggestions from others
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My grandma was a little like that too, especially after her stroke.  Start small, with things like trips to the grocery store, and having her walk around with you while you are there.  Or, have her to walk around the outside of her house.  If needed, call in a physical therapist.  They are usually pretty good at this stuff.
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Dear Betty,\nYou've certainly brought your medical concerns to the right place! The Y!A community members are fully aware of and do appreciate the intimate conditions involving your prognosis.\nMost recognized doctors in the field of medicine would employ a holistic approach to your ailment. Betty, please begin your day with a well balanced breakfast to include an ample portion of fruits and grains. After your morning routines are finished, enjoy a brisk walk around the block. If you happen to meet any stray dogs along the way, it would be a good idea to antagonize the creatures in order to add some vigor to your workout.\nNow Betty, the remaining portions of your day should be filled with interesting activities and new studies to keep your mind active and in balance, complimentary to what you have done with the physical side of yourself.\nAfter loitering around at the public library all afternoon with a bunch of smelly hobos, you can appreciate a warm bath and time to be good to yourself. Begin to collect an archive of various music genres that you can resolve one day to enjoy after you get the rest of your chores done.\nBetty, if after following my advice, simply take two aspirin and forget we ever had this little discussion.\nThank you, Betty. Have a great day!\nDr.Justin
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I don't understand how you want people from all over the world to help your father? I really don't think that doctors sit on Yahoo giving out free medical advice, either. Nurses do though. I'll pray for your father. I'm sorry but that is all I can do for him. GOD BLESS YOU AND HIM!
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stroke.... paralytic.
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Dear ljmuller,\nYou've certainly brought your medical concerns to the right place! The Y!A community members are fully aware of and do appreciate the intimate conditions involving your prognosis.\nMost recognized doctors in the field of medicine would employ a holistic approach to your ailment. ljmuller, please begin your day with a well balanced breakfast to include an ample portion of fruits and grains. After your morning routines are finished, enjoy a brisk walk around the block. If you happen to meet any stray dogs along the way, it would be a good idea to antagonize the creatures in order to add some vigor to your workout.\nNow ljmuller, the remaining portions of your day should be filled with interesting activities and new studies to keep your mind active and in balance, complimentary to what you have done with the physical side of yourself.\nAfter loitering around at the public library all afternoon with a bunch of smelly hobos, you can appreciate a warm bath and time to be good to yourself. Begin to collect an archive of various music genres that you can resolve one day to enjoy after you get the rest of your chores done.\nljmuller, if after following my advice, simply take two aspirin and forget we ever had this little discussion.\nThank you, ljmuller. Have a great day!\n-Kobb
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a friend of mine had severe left side pains and it turned out to be pneumonia of the heart. with it was difficulty breathing. it was the same symptoms of a stroke. call 911
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Here's what you do: Try to cut out dairy and meat completely or limit yourself to small servings every few days!  Little or NO oil, fried foods.  Every night and every morning, a glass of Lemon and water.  Stevia, although more expensive is a natural sweetener and should be used instead of sugar.  Use whole wheat bread and flour,  white bread and flour sticks to your arteries.  Eat only fruits up until noon.  A LOT of esparagus.  Good and healthy w/ soy sauce, mixed w/ little virgin olive oil, garlic and another spice you may wish to use.  This will help avoid other strokes in the future.  Remember to walk or swim, or do some sort of excercise daily, improving cardiovascular system.  Best of Luck!
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Honestly, you are not going to get decent or quality answers from this site as you are talking in terms most people don't understand.\n\nRegardless, if your FASTING sugar is that high (not VERY high.. but is starting to be worrying), you need to see a doctor for medical intervention if it is required.\n\nIf you have a history of strokes and HTN, you need to be more concerned yet.  Speak to a professional please.
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The person should be able to eat the same type of diet they were eating before the stroke, unless they developed something like diabetes from the stroke.\n\nIf you want to make a dinner and don't want to call and ask them about their diet, stick to cooking something fairly simple and healthy, no salt or very low salt is always good.  Baked foods are better than fried foods, etc.
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Dear Kathryn,\nYou've certainly brought your medical concerns to the right place! The Y!A community members are fully aware of and do appreciate the intimate conditions involving your prognosis.\nMost recognized doctors in the field of medicine would employ a holistic approach to your ailment. Kathryn, please begin your day with a well balanced breakfast to include an ample portion of fruits and grains. After your morning routines are finished, enjoy a brisk walk around the block. If you happen to meet any stray dogs along the way, it would be a good idea to antagonize the creatures in order to add some vigor to your workout.\nNow Kathryn, the remaining portions of your day should be filled with interesting activities and new studies to keep your mind active and in balance, complimentary to what you have done with the physical side of yourself.\nAfter loitering around at the public library all afternoon with a bunch of smelly hobos, you can appreciate a warm bath and time to be good to yourself. Begin to collect an archive of various music genres that you can resolve one day to enjoy after you get the rest of your chores done.\nKathryn, if after following my advice, simply take two aspirin and forget we ever had this little discussion.\nThank you, Kathryn. Have a great day!\n-dylan
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Dear diva3334,\nYou've certainly brought your medical concerns to the right place! The Y!A community members are fully aware of and do appreciate the intimate conditions involving your prognosis.\nMost recognized doctors in the field of medicine would employ a holistic approach to your ailment. diva3334, please begin your day with a well balanced breakfast to include an ample portion of fruits and grains. After your morning routines are finished, enjoy a brisk walk around the block. If you happen to meet any stray dogs along the way, it would be a good idea to antagonize the creatures in order to add some vigor to your workout.\nNow diva3334, the remaining portions of your day should be filled with interesting activities and new studies to keep your mind active and in balance, complimentary to what you have done with the physical side of yourself.\nAfter loitering around at the public library all afternoon with a bunch of smelly hobos, you can appreciate a warm bath and time to be good to yourself. Begin to collect an archive of various music genres that you can resolve one day to enjoy after you get the rest of your chores done.\ndiva3334, if after following my advice, simply take two aspirin and forget we ever had this little discussion.\nThank you, diva3334. Have a great day!\n-Justin
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pretty much anyone with an illness or disability or just need some full time physical therapy can be in a nursing home. i work in EMS and I've seen everything from young kids with mental retardation, MS and so on to elderly Alzheimer's patients, people who have had strokes and just need some rehabilitation to get back on their feet or people that are completely debilitated from a stroke. the list is endless...as long as you need full time/24 hr care. as for staff...its usually RN's, LVN's and CNA's and they usually have a Dr. that works as medical control. meaning if something happens they call him/her and see what they want done for the patient.