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Anne came in after a few hours and woke Kelsey. “Hi dear, I am going to wheel you up to our psychiatric unit now. Is there anything you need before we take off?”
Kelsey shook her head, she really didn’t want to have to move. Anne helped her sit up and held her as they got her into the wheel chair. Kelsey shuttered at the pain and the smell of herself. She could still smell alcohol and vomit as well as the dirty smell from not showering or bathing for a couple days. Another nurse came in and removed the bed pan and dirty sheets as Anne began to push Kelsey out the door and into the hallway.
The wheelchair ride felt like it took forever as they wheeled through the corridors of the underground hallways leading to the psychiatric building.
“Anne, I really don’t need to go here. I am ok, really. Can’t we just call my parents and have them pick me up? I can stay there for the 72 hours, it wouldn’t be any different!” Kelsey begged.
Anne simply and softly stated, “There’s not much I can do with an order for a 72 hour hold sweetie. I’m sorry. You will have to talk to the doctors on the unit.”
Kelsey felt defeated, she sat quietly the rest of the way up. When they got to the door, the receptionist buzzed them in. She was wheeled to the desk and handed off to the next nurse. “Take care Kelsey, I hope you feel better.” Anne said after she handed the file to the nurse and walked back out.
“Hi Kelsey, my name is Linda, I am your nurse for the next few hours before shift change. Let’s get you to your room.” Linda wheeled her down one of the hallways and into the room. It wasn’t much different than the last room. Only thing she noticed was there was no TV. “Where is the TV?” She asked.
“We don’t supply those in the rooms up here, there is a TV in the open area, as well as the dining room and visiting area. You may watch TV there.” Linda replied.
Linda helped Kelsey into the bed and helped her situate so she would be more comfortable. Linda walked out of the room and Kelsey figured she would take a nap. Linda came right back in within minutes with a computer.
“I just need to ask you a few things to get you registered here Kelsey.” Linda said as she sat down on the chair next to the bed and closet.
Kelsey answered each question just as she had earlier for Dr. Grey. She didn’t understand why she had to repeat everything all over again after the other doctor had written all that down. She began to get irritated and just wanted to be alone.
After about an hour of picking and probing her entire life, Linda left her to rest. Kelsey attempted to get as comfy as her body would let her and dozed off.
She awoke to another nurse waking her. “Kelsey, hi! I am Sara, your nurse for the evening. Dinner is here, are you hungry?”
Kelsey felt her stomach grumble and she nodded yes.
“Would you like me to bring you out in the dining area or would you like to eat here?” Sara asked.
“Here is fine, but I do need help to get to the bathroom.” Kelsey said, realizing there was no bedpan here and realizing she finally had feeling back there.
Sara helped Kelsey sit up and assisted her to the toilet.
“When can I take a shower or a bath?” Kelsey asked Sara as she was helping her to the bed.
“I can help you with that right after dinner.” Sara answered, “I’ll be back with your tray in a minute.” Kelsey got back into her comfortable position and waited for her dinner.
Sara walked back in and rolled the tray table over to the bed and set the tray down. Kelsey winced at the food, “What is this?” She asked.
Sara smiled, “I know it’s probably not what you want but you never filled out your menu card today so you got what they wanted to give you. I will help you fill out tomorrow’s. There is quite a variety of meals”
Kelsey picked at the mystery meat covered in chunky gravy. She was so hungry that she just swallowed instead of tasting. She was relieved for the soup and cottage cheese though. She finished what she could and waited for Sara to come back.
After awhile Sara came back with an assistant who removed the tray and left. Sara was carrying some towels and toothpaste and a toothbrush. She also had a clean gown and robe as well as some soap.
She brought the items into the bathroom and ran the tub. She came back to help Kelsey into the bathroom. She held her as they slowly made their way in.
“Kelsey, I know that this will be uncomfortable but with your cast you cannot get it wet, so the shower is out of the question. You will have to use the tub and that means I have to be in here to make sure that you are safe.” Sara consented.
Kelsey winced at the thought of some nurse watching her bathe. And it wasn’t even real bathing. She had to sit on a chair in the tub to keep her casted leg up. Sara helped her undress and helped her into the chair and gave her a washcloth and soap. Kelsey shyly immersed her washcloth into the water, only to experience incredible pain. She couldn’t bend to the water because of her rib. Sara came over and pulled the washcloth out of the water and handed it to Kelsey.
Kelsey, embarrassed and humiliated, looked at Sara, “Do you think you could help me? I can barely move.”
Sara nodded and without even thinking about the situation helped bathe Kelsey like nothing. As a nurse she did this often anyway. After she finished she helped Kelsey from the tub to dry off and get dressed. Kelsey brushed her teeth and washed her face as best she could.
As Sara helped Kelsey back into her bed, Kelsey sighed with relief. She was clean and warm in a clean bed with a clean soft gown.
“In the morning, the doctors will be in during rounds to talk to you. They are the ones that will decide when you are ready to go home. They will also decide if you need any medication besides the pain relievers you will be given tonight. I will be back shortly with those, is there anything else that I can get for you in the meantime?” Sara asked.
“Is there anything that I can maybe read or look at?” Kelsey asked.
“Of course I will grab some magazines from the TV area and your medication.” Sara said and with that she slipped out the door.
Kelsey laid there thinking about how nice it would be to just be at home with her own blankets and pajamas, watching TV and having a little drink. She didn’t want to be here, really, she didn’t want to be anywhere. She felt the sad feelings creep up on her as they did most nights. She felt empty, alone and trapped. She looked at her arms, wishing there was something she could drag along her skin to take away the thoughts and pain.
Sara returned with a mug of water and some magazines. She tore open the package of Tylenol and handed it to Kelsey, “Here is something for the pain, I know it’s not the strong stuff, but your stomach probably couldn’t handle much more than this anyways.”
Kelsey took the pills and swallowed them with her water.
“The light switch is here behind you when you are ready to sleep, and there is a button here if you need me. Don’t hesitate to press it.” Sara said as she handed her the magazines.
“Actually before you leave, I need to use the bathroom again please.” Kelsey said as she sat forward slowly.
Sara nodded and helped Kelsey to the bathroom once more. After Kelsey finished she was helped back to her bed and situated herself.
“Again, if you need anything, just press the button.” Sara said. She then smiled and left the room.
Kelsey began to read a magazine that she really had no interest in. She set it aside and turned the light off. She decided she would just go to bed since there was nothing else to do.