At the beginning of my shift
I placed a stethoscope on an elderly and slightly deaf female patient’s
anterior chest wall. ‘Big breaths,’….I
instructed. ‘Yes, they used to be,’…. Replied the patient.
While acquainting myself with a new elderly patient, I
asked,’ How long have you been bedridden?’
After a look of complete confusion she answered…..’Why, not for about 20
years-when my husband was alive.’
I was performing rounds at the hospital one morning and
while checking on a man I asked….. ‘So how’s your breakfast this morning?’ It’s very good except for the Kentucky
Jelly. I can’t seem to get used to the
taste.’ Bob replied…. I then asked to see the jelly and Bob
produced a foil packet labeled ‘KY Jelly.’
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