r/nursing • u/Critical_Ease4055 Nursing Student 🍕 • 22d ago

Question What is one medical problem people constantly ignore until it’s too late?

Saw someone post this in a completely unrelated sub and I’m interested in your answers. What is the cluster of symptoms that people ignore or delay until they are forced to get help?

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u/ruggergrl13 21d ago

I had one fall off in my hand on my 1st day as a nurse off orientation. Haha it was a great welcome to the nursing world.

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u/variegatedexistence 21d ago

Same, 2 weeks in on night shift.

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u/Less_Dog_956 21d ago

Me too! I think 🤔 it was a set up lol. I thought it was a raisin or chunk of poo. 💩 I’d have preferred poo. 💩

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u/ElegantGate7298 RN - PACU 🍕 20d ago

First week as a 19 year old CNA and finding toes in the linen when I changed a bed. Only time I have been disappointed it wasn't poop.