Just trying to get everything figured out with my aunt who went to the ER last week from the NH with super high blood sugars. She was sent back to the NH over the weekend, but now we are getting calls from the nurses that they are worried about her blood pressure. We have a meeting on Monday with the nursing coordinator. Just want to make sure we ask the right questions. We know she’s old and things just stop working, but lately it seems like every day it’s another issue. TIA
BTW, she lived the better part of another decade after that.
Low blood pressure is dangerous. It is something that should be addressed and they should rule out causes.
Good luck with the nurse coordinator and getting Auntie the right care.
The ER doctor told me that her pressure was very low. Mom had Parkinson’s disease and she said that it wasn’t uncommon for people with Parkinson’s disease to experience low blood pressure.
If pressure becomes dangerously low a person can die. I’m sure the doctors will keep an eye on your aunt’s pressure and do whatever is necessary to raise her pressure.
My mom at one time had high blood pressure and was on meds. They took her off of her blood pressure medication.
Best wishes to you and your aunt.
If they are worried enough to call you, why are they waiting until Monday to talk to coordinator? Often, you'll find signs are there worth checking out, but staff fail to have a doctor see the person. If she has been laying down more than usual, it is possible her BP is lower than what it common for her. Drinking water can raise the pressure. Also sitting up more or moving around once she sits up and the light headed feeling goes away.
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