Another WHY Moment. . .

*Triaging a patient who was brought in by EMS, who gave me a good report.  But, I like to hear things from the patient's perspective*

NurseHubba: So, what brought you in today?

Not Humpty Dumpty: I fell.

NurseHubba: Ok.  What kind of surface did you fall on?  From ground level? What part of your body did you land on? (All these asked as separate questions, of course)

Not Humpty Dumpty: Carpet. Ground Level.  I landed on my butt.

NurseHubba: Any pain?

Not Humpty Dumpty: No

NurseHubba: Weakness or dizziness before you fell? 

Not Humpty Dumpty: No.  I'm just old.  My legs went out from me.  I'm supposed to use my walker, but I wasn't

NurseHubba: Ok, so what made you call EMS?

Not Humpty Dumpty: I fell

NurseHubba: But you're not hurt, right?

Not Humpty Dumpty: No, it happens sometimes.

NurseHubba: Do you usually call EMS?

Not Humpty Dumpty: No

NurseHubba: So, Why'd you call EMS?

Not Humpty Dumpty: I fell

NurseHubba: But you're not having any problems at all? 

Not Humpty Dumpty: Nope

NurseHubba: So, if you're not having any problems, why'd you call EMS?

Not Humpty Dumpty: I fell

*Facepalm*

*Neither the doctor or I ever found out just exactly why he called EMS and came in.  The guy got up and walked around, then got released.*