WHY DO PATIENTS CALL CONSTANTLY?
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Dear nurses,
In the image above, there are two patients.
Tim, on the left has been admitted to the
hospital for brain surgery. He is obviously
anxious.
Tim, on the left has been admitted to the
hospital for brain surgery. He is obviously
anxious.
He is surrounded by his family for members,
helps to alleviate the stress. The patient on the
right, is admitted for diagnostic tests for headaches.
helps to alleviate the stress. The patient on the
right, is admitted for diagnostic tests for headaches.
She has no family present. Her anxiety is reflected
in her frequent calls to the nurse. The nurse is over-
whelmed.
in her frequent calls to the nurse. The nurse is over-
whelmed.
It is not unusual to have such a patient call constantly.
This can be very trying, on a busy day, when a nurse has
many responsibilities. It is exhausting to keep answering
the same call light. Related topics have been added below.
many responsibilities. It is exhausting to keep answering
the same call light. Related topics have been added below.
The plan of care should reflect anxiety.
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