Using the politically correct term of “tenured” nurse, one of the things hope I never utter is “You did what?” With the uptick at the end sort of screechy, creepy. I know I have been guilty of “Oh dear”, “Oh my”, and an occasional escaped “uh-oh”.
Mostly I’m guilty of “no-no, hon, let’s try it this way and I’ll give you the reason in a second.” I try to not alarm patient or less tenured professional along the way. I do these things in an effort to ensure SAFETY, and to promote awareness, and best practice. If I don’t know I say I don’t know, I look for someone or a source that does.
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