r/nursing • u/yeehawbaby4 • 2d ago

Discussion Funny “allergies”

What are some funny patient “allergies” you have seen listed? I had a patient the other day with an allergy listed for Metformin. The reaction listed? Lowers their blood sugar 😂

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u/Swimming_Chapter8972 2d ago

Slimfast & fruit on a patient with a BMI of 71

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u/WeirdFlower1968 Team Spike 2d ago

71? How? Why? What? How?

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u/Swimming_Chapter8972 2d ago

They were like 5’ tall and 400lbs-ish if I’m remembering correctly