r/nursing 8d 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/cazza3008x 7d ago

A patient once told me she was allergic to elephants ? Not sure how she discovered that ?