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my grandmother is dying.....?
My grandmother had a Anoxic Brain Injury after being in the hospital with Pneumonia and she is also in the end stage of COPD, she has been taken off her ventilator, she is beginning to swell very badly and the nurse is saying that it seems like her kidneys are starting to fail....I am a CNA but only for a few months now and I know that the end is near I am just not sure what else I should be looking for what I can do to help I know that I honestly cant do much but I guess I am just mainly looking for some guidance on what else to expect in the coming hours or days should she have them.
Posted 0 sec ago in Health & Wellness by HometownWiz
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Anonymous
I would just advise you to enjoy all of the time you have with your grandmother while she is still "available". However, when she is gone I wouldn't be too overly distraught at least not for an extended amount of time, but try to move on.
Anonymous
If she is having kidney failure, then I'm sorry to say your grandmother will pass soon, so hopefully she is sedated and comfortable, and what you should be doing is talking to you family members and keeping them calm and help them to find closure as well as yourself. Having family there is important to all of you, including grand mom, but please remember he brain is still working as is her hearing so don't talk about things that you don't want your grandmother to hear, and be cheerful, and it will give her happiness even if she does not show it.
Anonymous
Sorry for for your grandmom.You need to take care of her round the clock.As for Medical management it will be taken care by professionals,but it seems she is going in multiple organ failure and do not expect miracle.As a granddaughter you be with her and take overall general care.
Anonymous
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Anonymous
Oh my sweeties.I am sure there are many professionals meeting all the medical needs she may have. Just keep telling how much you love her. If she has favorite music, reading.I know she may be in and out. But she will know on occasion what is ahead and has prepared for a while for this day. Just be there, and smile. I am in end stage copd and know i'll be right there eventually as your sweet grandmum is. I have asked my husband to whisper what he has always whispered. Your OK, sweeties, I'm here and God's here. As tough as this is her passing will also represent her freedom from suffering. Slow down and take care of your self as well. It may be even more helpful to help your mother, and her sibling as they are loosing their momma.I wish I could share so much with you but for now , i share love and prayers that you will resieve wisdom and strength
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