I work at a doctor's office and I have to do several injections a day depending on the doctor's orders. Most patients are very easy to work with. They know how to relax their bodies and hold still during injections. However, every now and then, I come across a patient that just can't seem to relax and I give them the option to NOT do the injection if they are not comfortable. They insist they want it, but during the injection, they jerk their arm and make the discomfort greater. If it's a glute injection, they will jerk their hips or legs. What is the best way to handle these patients and make them more comfortable? I wish there was a way to make injections totally pain-free. FYI: My patients are all adults.
