Mom will be discharged soon to my home and hospice for kidney failure and CHF. The past few days, she's been extremely uncooperative and mean, so unlike her. Dr. prescribed Depakote but so far it has only made her a bit groggy.
Is this a stage that will pass? Frankly, I'm not sure I can care for her full-time in this condition. She's throwing things and cursing everyone, has removed all her lines and cath multiple times and spat out her meds.
Anyone have experience with this? I hate the thought of SN for her. She only has a month or so of time left, doc said, and I'd rather she be with us at home.
Good points, and thank you for them. Im trying to weigh all the options in the short time span before she's discharged. They've given her Depakote instead of Ativan as they don't want her too sleepy - but at least she wouldn't be throwing ice at the nurses if she was asleep.
I was really hoping this part was temporary as I'd like to have her home. Waiting to speak to the social worker now. Poor momma.
We've decided, for now, to bring her home with hospice care. We aren't too far from a SN home that we've used in the past for my MIL, so if the home care just isn't enough for mom, we have a nearby alternative.
Thanks, everyone, for the input. I'll keep you all posted...Liz