The gown slightly off the shoulder and the smudge of talc across the sternum irritate her. What if the carelessly arranged gown causes uncomfortable wrinkles, contributes to bedsores? What if the fragrant talc aggravates the already impaired breathing?
Angie frowns. It's too late for these patients, it'll be some time before these unimaginative caregivers experience the humiliation of being left in need of a diaper change, or the frustration of being dusted with Evening in Paris instead of corn starch.