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Nurse Inserts Gauze Into Patient's Anus | Winnipeg News
A Manitoba nurse made a horrifying mistake—inserting 10 cm of gauze into a patient’s anus instead of dressing a wound—leading to a major infection risk. The error was caught hours later by a health-care aide, prompting an investigation that called the incident “disturbing in the extreme.” Despite her lawyer’s claims of confusion and fatigue, the nursing board rejected excuses, citing unacceptable care. Dherdi has surrendered her license, accepted an $8,000 fine, and must complete intensive training—with future nursing returns heavily restricted. This case is a chilling reminder: in…
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