Share some of the most ridiculous patient complaints/symptoms/demands

[R!XTER]

Had one girl the other day who came to the ED because she had 3 nosebleeds earlier in the day. The residents takes a look in her nose and says "Doesn't look bad, we can cauterize it. Is anything else bothering you?"

Patient: "well, my skin hurts."

[Me: :confused:] Never heard that one before!! It took a LOT of self control not to burst out laughing right in the room!!!

The resident is the sweetest guy, never shows frustration with anyone, says "well, I'm not quite sure what you mean by that. But I don't think that is a problem we are going to solve here tonight" Ya think?!?!

Had another girl come in on a Monday night (hands down busiest night every week), waited in the waiting room for approx 5 hours (!!!) to be seen. I come into her room to find out why she's here.

Patient: "Well, I've had this pulling feeling behind my belly button ever since I had a laparoscopic surgery to take out my appendix"

Me: "How long ago did you have the surgery?"

Patient: "about 7 years ago"

I went to tell the doc no need to rush to spot #20...

[snlsmith]

All of your stories make me laugh. I start my clinicals in 3 weeks, can't wait to see what kind of patients I get.

[DixieRedHead, ASN, RN]

Bell rings. Intercom: "Can I help you?" "Could you come down here?" "Certainly is there anything I can bring when I come?" "No, Just come down here." To the room. "Can I have a blanket?" "Certainly, anything else?" "No, just a blanket." "Here you go." "I am still cold. Could I have another one?" Get another blanket. "Could I have a pillow?" Get pillow. Roommate: "Could I have a blanket too?" "Certainly, anything else?" "No, just a blanket." Get blanket. "You know, a pillow might be good at that."