walk in to patient A's room, who's feet are "burnin' up so bad" because of nerve pain that he is having. he is not due for any pain meds for another couple hours, so i'm offering every alternative i can think of: can we get an ice pack on your feet? does it help if we put a pillow underneath them? do you want a heating pad?
no, no, no. still moaning and groaning from pain.
just as i am about to give up, i tell him i will come in with his pain med as soon as it becomes due again. "you just let me know if there is anything else i can get you, okay?" i say.
"ya'll got any ice cream?"
really? REALLY?
these PEOPLE.
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