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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