Can a nurse "hold my hand" whilst the Phleb does the test
Very scared & nervous of needles.
2007-02-03 07:13:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Let the phlebotomist know your fears. They hear it quite a bit.
Inquire if there is a staff member available to hold your hand. But if you think you might hurt the staff member if you grip too hard you need another plan. Try turning away before your blood is drawn and grip the table or chair with your other hand. Tell yourself it will be over before you know it.
PS: I am a nurse...a 90-pound little old lady gripped my hand once and it hurt so much that my fingers were numb. I don't offer my hands anymore. A rolled up towel or pillow works just as well and I get to keep my hands.
2007-02-03 07:38:14 · answer #1 · answered by charleyanel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can ask for someone to hold your hand but why not take a friend or relative with you to hold your hand. I alwasy look away from what they are doing and just talk about whatver is going on say christmas if it is that time of year or whatever. Before you know it they are done.
2007-02-03 07:20:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yer if u ask
i passed out and had 2 have a blood test and i was crying so much cause i new sumthing bad will happen. i got cancer in the blood
iam15 and im a baby lol crying the needle is so quick
2007-02-03 12:10:33 · answer #3 · answered by punk_ass 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can't hurt to ask. And I'm sure they'll accommodate you. A lot of people are scared of needles.
2007-02-03 07:23:51 · answer #4 · answered by EBL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure if you let them know how you feel, they'll make some effort to distract and/or comfort you during the test.
2007-02-03 07:21:23 · answer #5 · answered by nyboxers73 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go and get it done. Don't look at them doing it. You probably wont even feel it if you relax and don't watch.
2007-02-03 07:22:24 · answer #6 · answered by meathookcook 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YEAH FiRST U FEEL SCARED BUT DONT WORRi THAT HAPPEND ME TOO iT DOSENT HURT
2007-02-03 07:22:52 · answer #7 · answered by lAUGTHER 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't be you wont feel anything
2007-02-03 07:21:26 · answer #8 · answered by Yahoo Answer Rat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋