It was 3:00 AM when the call came in for Emily, a third-year surgical resident. The voice on the other end was shaky. “It’s Mr. Hendricks, Room 408. His stoma… it’s not putting anything out. And he’s in agony.”
Emily smiled, washed her hands, and turned to his wife. “No more nuts, seeds, popcorn, or raw vegetables until he’s fully healed. And even then, chew everything to mush.” blocked stoma
“Mr. Hendricks, did you eat anything different today?” she asked. It was 3:00 AM when the call came