tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34185942.post331046045826277982..comments2023-06-11T03:51:05.671-05:00Comments on Susan's Pendulum: What Do Patients Know, Anyway?Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16152213210269075304noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34185942.post-81328003473212718352014-04-01T19:49:37.283-05:002014-04-01T19:49:37.283-05:00And sometimes the nurse thinks he knows all about ...And sometimes the nurse thinks he knows all about the condition and doesn't bother to read the patient's chart. Then, when the patient disagrees, the nurse gets an attitude of being put out. <br /><br />When I was in the hospital for an induction, the nurse wanted me to walk the halls. I had been on complete bed-rest for three months due to extremely high blood pressure. The nurse kept telling me to get out of bed and walk. Finally, I told her to call the doctor. If she agreed, I would walk. The nurse returned a few minutes later with a snippy attitude and kept remarking on how I was being lazy. She knew that walking increased labor. From that point on, I question all health care professionals if something isn't what I know should be happening.<br /><br />Nurses work hard and often do things that no one really wants to do. Many take excellent care of their patients. But sometimes, the professional doesn't know the specifics of an individual's needs. <br /><br />Excellent post.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11171063087193671797noreply@blogger.com