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Asked February 2018
Hospice had us turn off Auntie's oxygen. How long could she approximately last?
Trying to let family know today, tomorrow.
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cwillie
Feb 2018
I would think oxygen would be a quality of life issue unless she is in her final hours... have they explained their reasons for stopping it?
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Feb 2018
I hope this was your decision and not just Hospice's.
Did you ask your question of the hospice nurse? They have seen this many times.
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Did you ask your question of the hospice nurse? They have seen this many times.
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