A little delusional

Delusion (from www.m-w.com)
Something that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated b : a persistent false psychotic belief regarding the self or persons or objects outside the self that is maintained despite indisputable evidence to the contrary; also : the abnormal state marked by such beliefs

Oh, that was the story of my life on a recent night at the Hotel. What sorts of delusions you ask? Plenty...

1. One patient, when asked the date, stated that it's 1893 or 1954, he/she couldn't decide. Same patient also said spouse was dead and could a couple of nurses please jump in bed with him/her so he/she could warm up. I don't think so...

According to the notes, spouse thinks patient may have Alzheimer's and cannot drive an electric wheelchair anymore due to too many accidents, running into people while shopping.

2. Another patient, with an alcoholic liver will be discharged soon. Patient says she's going home. Family says otherwise. The bus is coming, but no one's 'fessing up to the destination, especially not the POA.

According to the notes, doctor's not disturbing this delusion, either. Gotta thank the doc for this. This girl is a handful when perturbed, and our staff have the stories to prove it.

3. Maybe delusion, maybe not, but one of our patients actually likes the limb splints we have to put on  at night. "Hey where are you?" I heard on the intercom. "I want my thing put on, it's time."

If it makes you happy and isn't harmful, let's go! And off to sleep he/she went. Hooray!

Stay tuned...