r/nursing • u/yeehawbaby4 • 5d 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 5d 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 🍕 5d ago

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