Our Featured Guest Writer Today is Laura Griffin, RN, CCRN, ACNP
Laura Griffin is an acute care nurse practitioner with ten years of critical care experience. She is currently working toward her doctoratal degree at University of Texas Houston.
- Having a loved one admitted to the intensive care unit is a stressful and frightening experience. Not only are you worried about your loved one’s condition, but all around you are wires, tubes, and alarms. Afraid to even touch your family member, you may sit at the bedside in fear that your presence may be detrimental. Here is some general advice on what to expect, and what questions to ask when you are faced with this stressful event.
- Don’t be afraid to touch the patient. Unless you are advised by a healthcare provider, feel free to touch your loved ones hands. As long as you don’t pull at any wires or tubes, likely you will not harm the patient.
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