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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As an RN someone should absolutely be there with him 24/7. Also, if it were you, wouldn’t you want someone with you?[/quote]

I'm the op. I have been hospitalized 3 times as an adult and didn't want or need someone with me 24/7. That's why I asked. I think lots of people don't feel like they need someone with them in the hospital. Again, if I was of the opinion that I would want someone with me, I wouldn't have asked for input. [/quote]

OP, I commented earlier.  Hospitalizations are really qualitatively different for elderly people, and even more so if they spend time in an ICU. If the person who’s a patient doesn’t seem confused, is able to request help and clearly communicate their needs, and able to independently phone or FaceTime family members, then I’d say try to have someone from the family there for rounds and/or other medical conferences, and comply with the patient’s wishes regarding visits if you can.  I do agree that with the PP who said that patients with visitors get better care than patients without them.  You don’t necessarily have to interact with the patient. With my Mom, I often sat slightly outside of her view, where I could read, but still be available if she woke up and needed something.

tldr: Hospitalizations are different when your elderly and/or confused.
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