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[tcut44]

i was informed that my father in law had some lower stomach pain. the nurse said she "milked" him.

Does that mean what I think it means?! This is a serious question. My wife is upset and I am trying top help explain it away. any help would be appreciated.

[3boyzmom]

Uh....I never heard of "milking" anything but chest tubes. Why don't you ask the nurse? If it did indeed mean what you're wondering.... her supervisor needs to know about her "treatment."

[ERCourtneyRN]

I agree with 3boyzmom. The only thing I have ever heard of milking was chest tubes. I would ask the nurse what she meant by that, and if it was at all inappropriate, I would report it to her supervisor.

[NawlinsGirl]

I have to agree with Mom and Courtney, the only milking i have ever heard of is the milking of chest tubes or certain drains ex.. jackson pratt drains .. so i think your mother in law needs to ask your father in law what exactly did he get milked.. Nawlinsgirl

[aussie-margaret]

Never heard of it.

What does your FIL say about what was done ?

Was the 'expression' heard correctly ?