4.4.- Managing embarrasing moments

Embarrassing Moments in Nursing

Embarrassing Moments in Nursing

 

Nursing is a rewarding but sometimes challenging job. Nurses must care for patients in difficult situations, and sometimes embarrassing moments happen. Here are some exaneemples of such moments in a nurse's daily life.

 

One day, Emily, a young nurse, was helping an incontinent patient. The patient could not control their bladder, so Emily needed to change the bed sheets. She tried to be quick and professional, but the patient still felt embarrassed. Emily reassured them that it was normal and part of her job.

 

A call bell is a button that patients press when they d assistance. One time, a nurse named David forgot to answer a call bell in time. A patient needed help to go to the bathroom, but David was busy with another patient. When he arrived, it was too late, and the patient had an accident. David felt sorry and promised to be more patient next time.

 

Sometimes, nurses must be careful with their words. Sarah, a new nurse, once spoke to an elderly patient in a way that seemed insensitive. She said, "You should be more careful next time," after the patient fell. The patient felt bad because they already knew it was their fault. Sarah realized that she needed to be more understanding.

 

Another nurse, Jake, had a problem with a doctor who always talked down to him. To talk down to someone means to speak as if they are not intelligent. The doctor spoke to him as if he was not capable. Jake felt uncomfortable but decided to stay professional. Later, the doctor apologized for his behavior.

 

Finally, a young nurse, Lisa, accidentally humiliated a patient by opening the curtain while they were changing. To humiliate someone means to make them feel very embarrassed. The patient was upset because they wanted privacy. Privacy means being alone or not being seen by others. Lisa apologized and learned to always check before opening a curtain.

 

Embarrassing moments happen in nursing, but good nurses learn from their mistakes and become better at their job.

  

Reading Comprehension Exercise:

https://www.topworksheets.com/t/UXdz9EbaJ3_

Collaborative Exercise 4a on page 40

Individual Exercise b on page 40

Collaborative Exercise d on page 40

ER Nurses' stories video

Listening Comprehension Exercise about ER Nurses' stories:

https://www.topworksheets.com/t/o99CayqmzHA

What embarrassing situations have you experienced as a nurse?

Relaxing phrases

https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/13-english-idioms-related-to-relaxation-rest/

Teamwork: Write a dialogue dealing with an embarrassing situation including the purpose of the visit, the embarrassing situation, and how it was dealt.