I don't think there is more to the story. Yes, the nurse knows med history but I prefer to glove up extra when cleaning poop or visible blood. With the cheap gloves we get now a days I'm not taking...
My hospital implemented the same policy 2 years ago. Now I have to stop patient care to clean rooms. I had a patient pull out an iv and I spent 30 mins cleaning every visible speck of blood before...
I don't think the pt's behavior should be rewarded with the nurse's personal iPad. Then when he throws the next temper tantrum he can knock the iPad on the ground and break
Agreed!! She is completely being verbally abused. The patient is not a child just "acting out". And if my kids dared to "act out" in such a manner I would consider myself a neglectful mother who...
Why do nurses feel they have to put up with verbal and physical abuse from patients, pts' families, and co-workers? Has anyone noticed our acceptance of these behaviors has only lead to increased and...