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I would probably just smile sarcastically and say ok and then ignore. I'd have a good laugh about it with my work buddies later. I don't generally report things like this. I save it for when pt care and or safety is compromised. Sounds like he's just jealous and unhappy with his own life

I haven't noticed women being more difficult than men or vice versa. Seems to me like challenges have come equally to me from both male and female young and old patients. I think it has more to do with the individual's personality than gender. I can think of many patients both male and female that have been a joy to take care of

If it's happening all the time maybe you should say something to your boss to see if a message can be sent out reminding nurses that they really do need to try their own IV. It was a problem at one time on my floor with some of the new grads and that's what they were told. Once in a while if I'm totally swamped I'll ask if the charge or resource has time to do an IV just to help out. But I normally always try first at least twice never more than three times. Think hard about whether this is really something worth complaining about. Try giving your co workers the benefit of the doubt and be happy that you have the skills to help.

I'm not denying that he has a psych problem. I only pointed out the drug screen to show his manipulation. He told a terrible lie to his friends and family in order to get them to run to him and it worked. He also got the attention he wanted from a certain girl. He came to my hospital knowing this and then acted as though I was inconveniencing him by doing my job and that he was angry that he had to be there. This is repeated behavior for him as well. Obviously his mother has never told him this is wrong and I beleive that SOMEBODY needed to let him know this is not right. He should have been admitted to the psych unit as he had no medical problem and that probably won't even happen either since 9/10 OD patients just get d/c home because our psychiatrist won't take them. It's clear that he takes no responsibility for his behavior and then gets angry when the obvious consequences happen. ignoring his rudeness and acting like this is all ok just further implants the idea he has that threatening or attempting suicide and throwing temper tantrums is how to get what you want. When is somebody or anybody going to check what this kid is doing? It's disgusting

Very true Caliotter3. At the time I felt that holding my tongue would be a dis service to him and reinforce that he act this way again in the future. I just need to remember that I can't save the world!

I was hoping the mom would back me up and help remind him of basic manners. This has worked in the past but not this time. I know if my child was acting this way I would be embarrassed and definitely tell them to knock it off.

I would say, Wow really? That is very rude and unprofessional to be name- calling

Yes I have been told that before. I just smile and say well actually I'm here to help you get better, teach you about your care, and do for you what you can't do for yourself. I don't see anything wrong with what you said. Pt was being disrespectful and needs to be reminded that nurses are educated professionals not hand maid servants

Tonight I got a 20 y.o. pt from the ED who came in saying he tried to harm himself by benzo OD. A&O drug screens neg. I went to his room to check vitals and get his admission history done. He was talking to his friend and did not stop to respond or even acknowledge that I had entered. he complained that he wanted to be released ASAP in the AM and that he didn't even have his cell phone charger with him. When I asked for his emergency contacts he sighed and rolled his eyes at me then went back to talking to friend. Then mom came in from the hall. Pt then started playing with his cell phone and would not make eye contact. Just incredibly rude and snotty. I asked him to please put his phone down, show some respect and make eye contact so we could get this done He rolled his eyes & sighed ugh fine is that better. At that I told him it looks as though he has a lot of growing up to do and said that this is unacceptable behavior how he is acting towards me. I reminded him that he is here because of a choice he made and not to get smart with me as I'm trying to help and it's not my fault that he's here. His mom then told me that I shouldn't be talking to him that way that he just tried to kill himself (which he really didn't) and I should be more understanding. I said that's what I'm trying to do my job and no matter he still should not be so rude. It's not ok for him to be talking to me like this. Then pt started screaming at me sayin you ***** you don't know and punching himself in the head. I stood back and watched and said this is pathetic how you are acting this is terrible behavior. Other staff heard him screaming & security was called. I then left the room and family requested another nurse and acted as though I was in the wrong. What do you all think? I just felt that his behavior was awful and inexcusable- needed to be brought to his attention that this is not the way to behave.