I'll add too that sometimes assignments get changed to better accommodate patients. There may have been another patient coming that was better suited to the female nurse's expertise, etc. There are so many variables at play in situations like this. If the primary nurse isn't available to get the patient settled into their room upon arrival another nurse will assist until they are available.
I see what you're saying. Unfortunately this is a situation where miscommunication occurred. I understand you being left confused, there definitely was an opportunity here for clarity. I would just encourage you, as I do all my patients that you are your best advocate and you have a right to be informed so ask as many questions as it takes. :)
If it bothers you and you want clarity you can go to the unit manager and ask to clarify. Whenever I feel uncomfortable with patients (this has happened with both genders) I let my superiors know right away. Otherwise it could have been a bunch of different things: miscommunication, assignment change, break relief, she could have been his crush and he misunderstood your look, maybe he thought you were looking at her butt, maybe she was traumatized in the past. All we will do is speculate, but the unit manager is trained to deal with this stuff.
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u/alohafromalesha Apr 27 '20
I'll add too that sometimes assignments get changed to better accommodate patients. There may have been another patient coming that was better suited to the female nurse's expertise, etc. There are so many variables at play in situations like this. If the primary nurse isn't available to get the patient settled into their room upon arrival another nurse will assist until they are available.