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Dorothy V

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8. Going home is likely going to help his B/P

Reply to debm55 (Original post)

Thu Feb 27, 2025, 06:24 PM

Feb 2025

Resting and getting a good sleep in a hospital is hard. Somebody is always coming in and fooling with something. Mattresses are not comfortable. Roomies may be having a hard time which means more traffic in and out. Sleep can be a real luxury. No sleep also aggravates pain. All of it adds up to a higher B/P. At home he can hopefully get some real rest.
First rule of night shift is never wake a patient unnecessarily. Unfortunately, it is often necessary.

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I talked to John this morning. He wasn't allowed to leave the hospital if his blood pressure was at or over 150, It was [View all] debm55 Feb 2025 OP

Thanks for the update, Deb Deuxcents Feb 2025 #1

You are very welcome Deuxcents. debm55 Feb 2025 #2

God bless, John XanaDUer2 Feb 2025 #3

Here is the GOFUNDME link Omaha Steve Feb 2025 #4

Thank you very much Omaha Steve. debm55 Feb 2025 #5

Thanks for the update! Good news so far. Bluethroughu Feb 2025 #6

Sending to you... oldsoldierfadingfast Feb 2025 #7

Going home is likely going to help his B/P Dorothy V Feb 2025 #8