Can a nurse "hold my hand" whilst the Phleb does the test. ?
Hate needles. They make me feel sick & dizzy.
2007-02-03 06:52:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Explain how you are so afraid and most Nurses are trained to try to calm a patient and help them to get thru a test. They will have suggestions to try to help you be at ease.
2007-02-03 06:59:52 · answer #1 · answered by Janis G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to let the them know you have a phobia about needles. They should have a second person there. I work in a hospital and we usually have another person there.It usually makes the patient more comfortable.
2007-02-03 06:58:50 · answer #2 · answered by Janst 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, figuratively or literally. Nurses are there to provide holistic care, that means we deal with more than just medical issues themselves. Our goal is to provide the best care possible: physically, spiritually, emotionally, psychologically, etc. I'd hold your hand if I was there. :-)
2007-02-03 07:07:58 · answer #3 · answered by the girl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you tell them about your phobia, I'm sure they'll accommodate you (they SHOULD, at least).
2007-02-03 07:00:35 · answer #4 · answered by LolaCorolla 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋