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- Nurses revealed to Business Insider the seven things you should never say to them during a hospital or clinic visit.
- Yelling out "nurse" won't get you treatment faster.
- Nurses dislike when others make judgmental or demeaning comments about their profession.
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Believe it or not, registered nurses don't like when you call them over by yelling out "nurse."
Business Insider spoke with nurses across the country to find out what you should never say to them during a hospital or clinic visit.
Many nurses said they have busy shifts, and would appreciate if a patient could cut to the chase when reciting medical history. Other nurses warned patients never to lie to them, since that could put their own health at risk.
Nurses spoke under the condition of anonymity to ensure they don't face any career repercussions. Business Insider confirmed their identity prior to publishing.
Here are seven things you should never say to your nurse.
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