What's the craziest thing a patient or family member has said to you? - Page 4

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  1. Nov 2, '12 by
    Quote from RetRN77

    Just when I thought there wasn't much left which could shock me!
    You'd be surprised how common that question is--I have a friend who does GI and she said most people with new stomas ask!
  2. Nov 2, '12 by
    Quote from lucki_star7
    These stories are hilarious! It is amazing how uneducated people are when it comes to the basics of healthcare
    And just the basics functioning of their own bodies!
    LilyRoseRN likes this.
  3. Nov 2, '12 by
    Quote from Fyreflie
    Ahahah!

    Recently one of my colleagues walked into a pts room to find dad doing perineal massage in labour (she was like an ant lip maybe)-- which is totally fine but he reached in too far, felt the baby's head, almost passed out, went and threw up and then came back out and asked if she wanted him to keep going!!
    That's one dedicated husband, good for him!
    WantToBeMidwife and RetRN77 like this.
  4. Nov 2, '12 by
    Quote from Pets to People
    And just the basics functioning of their own bodies!
    Oh yes, it never ceases to amaze me when women ask how the baby will come out if we put a Foley "up there" and they are absolutely amazed to discovery they have three holes! Our hospital still does enemas for inductions of labor, and we still get "is it going to get the baby wet?' from time to time. Geez people, I'm not suggesting you take a college level Anatomy and Physiology course, but at least grab a hand mirror on the way to the bathroom one day.
    mjs2118, nursingstudent3109, babystepsCNA, and 3 others like this.
  5. Nov 2, '12 by
    great topic,thanks!