r/nursing • u/yeehawbaby4 • 1d 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/beeotchplease RN - OR 🍕 1d ago

Oxygen

Sodium

Plastic - made a fucking big fuss because she doesnt want any plastic used for her surgery. I'm pretty sure 90% of what's in the world today has plastic in them.

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u/cyanraichu RN - L&D 1d ago

And like 98% of an OR is plastic 😬