In many hospitals it has become policy not to do dig stim unless specifically ordered by your doctor. Many lawsuits were filed when nurses with long fingernails caused rectal hemmoraging (sp?) and longer hospital stays. I've asked nurses to cut their nails before allowing them to insert suppositories. In a message dated 6/6/2008 3:01:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
That isn't a hospital rule. It is a simple "We nurses decided we don't do digital stimulation." Bill C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Age 57 Leesburg, FL Don't get your knickers in a knot, it solves nothing; and makes you walk funny. **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&NCID=aolfod00030000000002)