Mom is seen by a nurse 2x/ week and an aide 3x/ week. She is on oxyger 24/7. Recently she has been experiencing what she describes as "weak spells" that last 1-2 hours. Mom was an RN that officially stopped working at age 89 so she can describe her symptoms in detail. During these weak spells she grips the rails on the bed describing the sensation as "falling". Mom takes meals, hydration and has good digestive and urinary elimination. Mom is cognizant and carries on conversation and laughter. During these "spells" her O2 is 100% and heart rate might dip to 57BPM but goes up to the 70 BPM set by the pacemaker. Lately the "spells" are happening more frequently. Are we simply watching her heart deteriorating or are her organs perhaps shutting down? Thanks
As the Hospice folk to do orthostatic BP check which would mean getting her BP flat, then getting it with her sitting at bedside.
Best of luck to you.