David concludes that his excessive sleepiness yesterday was
the side-effect of his first ever dose of Benadryl. Whatever the cause, I was
relieved to find him yet again in good spirits and awake most of the day. Jim’s
brother, also David, stopped by this evening. He has just started a new job and is
on a business trip.
In Korea he developed phlebitis (inflammation of the veins)
at IV sites in both arms. He cannot extend either arm fully. The occupational
therapist evaluated him and prescribed simple stretching exercises to do
several times a day as well as a more intensive workout with a therapist three
times a week. David’s been told that he can go off the unit for the treatment.
That will be a field trip for him: the first movement out of the oncology ward
in a week. If permission is withdrawn, they will come to him.
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