MIL, almost 89 years old, went into the hospital in Tucson for a partial knee replacement on Wednesday. She came through the surgery just fine, but she's been in extreme pain (much more than she'd been told to expect) and then developed difficulty breathing. On top of that, the night nursing staff (day nurses were great) at the rehab center where she was moved has been less than stellar. They don't give her reasons for what they require her to do (changing clothes -- she wanted to wear her own pj's; they insisted on the hospital gown without giving any reason), then gathering in groups in her room and laughing at her. They didn't write down medications she was given (witnessed by DH's sister), and the list goes on. DH is leaving tomorrow to drive down there and try to give her some support (he's not the best at hospital stuff), since his sister has to leave.
We could use some good thoughts, if you have some to spare. It would be nice if the remainder of her stay in rehab could include some basic human kindness and some professional competence.
Thanks!