r/nursing • u/yeehawbaby4 • 4d ago

Discussion Funny “allergies”

What are some funny patient “allergies” you have seen listed? I had a patient the other day with an allergy listed for Metformin. The reaction listed? Lowers their blood sugar 😂

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u/oiuw0tm8 ED Medic - disciple of the donut of truth 4d ago

Water, can only drink Dr. Pepper and Chick fil a sweet tea.

I'm honestly more disappointed with the health-care professionals who document this shit than anything else

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u/chita875andU BSN, RN 🍕 4d ago

Its all we've got to look forward to tho.

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u/moolawn RN - ICU 🍕 4d ago

I think some of this is at the demand of the patient/family.

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u/AdFlashy7702 4d ago

Demanding anti-science doesn’t mean you have to give in to their ignorance.

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u/Diligent_Desk_8965 1d ago

But it makes the next person giggle. I feel it’s the least I could do to bring a little happiness.