Monday, February 6, 2012

Parish Nurse


WHEN SHOULD I CALL THE PARISH NURSE PHONE LINE?

425-226-2420 ext. 135

  • What does this medicine do?
  • What are the side effects of my medicine?
  • How is Diabetes going to affect my life?
  • What is Dialysis?
  • What can I eat on a low-fat, low cholesterol diet?
  • How can I find a good Nursing Home?
  • How do I know if I should call the doctor?
  • Why do my legs swell up?
  • Should I get Medicare Part D?
  • Why do I get dizzy when I sit up/stand up?
  • Where can I get medical equipment/supplies?
  • I feel sad. Can you help me?
  • I lost my spouse and don’t know what to do at 6pm anymore.  Can you help?
  • The school says my child should get immunizations.  I heard there are side effects.  What do you think?
  • What is invoved in donating organs?  Should I do this?
  • Where is Foot Care in my area?
  • Will you pray with me?
  • Do you visit people in the hospital?  Sometimes I have questions and no-one in my family understands the medical reason for things.
  • I don’t agree with my doctor.  Can you explain what he means?
  • Are you at the church all the time?  Will you call me if I have questions?

Email Sherrie Elmer, for more information: elmesl1@gmail.com

More NW Parish Nurse information!

February Newsletter:        http://www.npnm.org/February%202011.pdf


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