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	Archive > December, 2007	Vol. VIII, No. 12

Behind Closed Doors

Is There a Fruitcake In Your OR?

Paula Watkins, RN, CNOR

Not too many people expect fruitcake at a holiday get-together. That is to say, not too many people firmly believe that the holidays just wouldn't be complete without it. But people actually receive these curiosities as gifts! Personally, I only know two people who like fruitcake. So if you get one this season and you're not one of those two people, you're going to need some ideas on what to do with it.

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