Question 1

nurse refused to remove painfull iv during hospital stay, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Painful IV: If you believe that the nurses actions were wrong, you could request to talk with the charge nurse.

Question 2

does cellulitis require a hospital stay?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: That depends on the extent & severity of the infection and what other symptoms the patient has (e.g. High fevers, blood pressure issues, dizziness, etc), his/her other medical conditions, and what antibiotics the doctor needs to use.  If it is a small area of infection and the patient is otherwise doing well, it can be treated with oral antibiotics at home.

Question 3

do children usually have behavior changes during a hospital stay?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A predictable schedule and repeat reassurance and hugs will hasten recovery.

Question 4

my child's is having anxiety after a hospital stay. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

See below: Talk with your child and attempt to discover the reason(s) for the anxiety. If your child will not talk to you, or you are unable to help, then you may want to consult your doctor. He or she maybe able to help or refer you to someone who can.

Question 5

how can i reduce my child's anxiety during a needed hospital stay?

Accepted Answer

See below: Talk with your child about the stay. How long it may be, what it is for, what may happen during the stay, etc. You may be able to visit the hospital prior to the admission. Stay with your child during the admission.

Question 6

does acl reconstruction require a hospital stay?

Accepted Answer

Varies: generally what we mean by reconstruction is close to the complexity and length of a joint replacement. so... yes. If it is a smaller repair, like just removing a broken fragment, then would be short/no hospital visit.

Question 7

how long is hospital stay for a double mastectomy?

Accepted Answer

Reconstruction?: It really depends on what kind of reconstruction you decide upon. The double mastectomy usually involves a 1 night hospital stay if no reconstruction is utilized.  However, if a reconstruction is done using flaps, then you will probably be in the hosptial a few days to make sure everything is healing properly.

Question 8

does laparoscopic oophorectomy mean a hospital stay?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily.: This is often done as an outpatient procedure, but check with your doctor.  Each patient is a little different.

Question 9

will laparoscopic oophorectomy include a hospital stay?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Usually it's an outpatient procedure but there are times when hospital stay needed

Question 10

how long is the hospital stay after vitrectomy surgery?

Accepted Answer

None: Vitrectomies are usually done as outpatient surgery requiring no hospital stay.

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