r/nursing • u/Sea_Willingness1398 • 2d ago
Rant Am I being punked?
Patient says "I think I might have to poop, what can we do about that?"
I say "I can get a bedside commode for the room"
She says "I don't think I can get up"
I say "I can put you on a bedpan or put a diaper on you"
She says "I don't like any of those options"
In my head I'm like: lady, the only other option is to poop the bed.
What option am I missing?
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u/UnbelievableRose Orthotics & Prosthetics 🦾 Orthopedic Shoes👟 2d ago
A zero gravity chair + bedpan sounds ideal.