Well, that’s a good idea right there. You could tell them: “Please don’t be embarrassed, and don’t hesitate to call me. You’re in an ICU and it’s very important that you communicate with us, even if it’s just a matter of discomfort. You shouldn’t assume you can tell the difference between something trivial and something serious, or something that requires immediate attention and not.”
Well, that’s a good idea right there. You could tell them: “Please don’t be embarrassed, and don’t hesitate to call me. You’re in an ICU and it’s very important that you communicate with us, even if it’s just a matter of discomfort. You shouldn’t assume you can tell the difference between something trivial and something serious, or something that requires immediate attention and not.”