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Official Patient and Family website of the Society of Critical Care Medicine Questions for the Nurse 
 
All questions are from the patient's perspective.
 
red dot  Is there anything in the plan for today that might make me hurt or feel uncomfortable?
 
red dot  If yes, what will you do to make sure I don't hurt or feel uncomfortable?
 
red dot  How can I call for help?
 
red dot  How long will I wait if I need something?
 
red dot  How and when will I eat?
 
red dot  How will I be able to go to the bathroom?
 
red dot  When can my family visit me?
 
red dot  Will you explain to me what my doctor has told me?
 
red dot  Will you explain to me every device placed on (or in) me and how long it will need to be in place?
 
red dot  What can I do to help myself get better?
 

 


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