Some Nurses too Almighty?

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OK, so when did they pass the memo out that states if you're an lpn you don't have to bathe a pt? That really ****** me off. No one is too good to NOT bathe a pt.

Um, YES. Somehow they can do it themselves just fine at home or even when I am not available. But if I happen to be around to help them to the toilet? They can't wipe. I can't even imagine feeling like it's okay to ask (or demand!) that someone else to wipe my butt when I'm capable. Bizarre but true!

For the ones who just need a little prompting, I just ask "Who does this for you at home? If you can do it at home, we like you to do it here, too It's a form of physical therapy, and helps you stay independent."

For the ones who are really just playing me, I have yet another standard response (yes, I am the queen of standard responses): Oh, I didn't realize you were having difficulty with your personal care. Should I enter a social work consult, to see about nursing home placement post hospitalization? We can't send you back home if you can't wipe your bum or or wash yourself independently. That would simply be irresponsible.

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