Joke: The high and mighty businessman and the head nurse

A big-shot businessman had to spend a few days in the hospital. He was a
royal pain to the nurses because he bossed them around just like he did with
his employees. None of the hospital staff wanted anything to do with him.
The head nurse was the only one who could stand up to him. She came into his
room and announced, "I have to take your temperature." After complaining for
several minutes, he finally settled down, crossed his arms and opened his
mouth.

"No, I'm sorry," the nurse stated, "But for this reading, I cannot use an
oral thermometer."

This started another round of complaining, but eventually he rolled over and
bared his rear end. After feeling the nurse insert the thermometer, he heard
her announce, "I have to get something. Now you stay JUST LIKE THAT until I
get back!"

She leaves the door to his room open on her way out. He curses under his
breath as he hears people walking past his door laughing. After almost an
hour, the man's doctor comes into the room. "What's going on here?" asked
the doctor.

Angrily, the man answers, "What's the matter, Doc? Haven't you ever seen
someone having their temperature taken?"

After a pause, the doctor confesses, "Well, no. I guess I haven't... Not
with a carnation anyway."