What really is today's definition of an emergency? The sometimes frustrating often times comical (or vice versa) complaints seen in the ED is amazing... even for people in the ED who have seen almost any and everything. I realize that health insurance is an ever growing issue.... but wasting time on a gorgeous weekend to come to the emergency room because your stomach growled three times in the past 12 hours seems to be somewhat outrageous.
Have you been eating and drinking okay? "well I haven't eaten since yesterday."
Alright Any nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea? NO... any belly pain? no... any chance you could be pregnant? Well yes I have unprotected sex.
Any troubles urinating? NO
Need I say more?
Patient comes in with a fever and weakness. The doctor orders a temp sensing Foley. RN has a hard time passing the Foley so she explains to the Patient's wife that she needs to use a smaller foley and will have to get a rectal temperature on the patient. Patient's wife asks RN, "How are you going to get urine out of his rectum?"
ReplyDeleteWow hahahaha. Was this a patient of yours? I'll be sure to post another story at the end of this 12 hour shift
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