5. “Ring that call bell one more time and just see what happens.” (Generally not said very loudly.)
4. “No, I will not give you a sponge bath.”
3. “And how do you wipe your butt at home?”
2. “You’re going to feel a little prick…unless you don’t settle down, in which case it’s square needle time…those suckers hurt!”
And number one, always said with a big smile:
1. “I’m sorry to wake you, Doctor…”