US Medical Term · emergency
Nurse Call Button
Botón de llamada de enfermería
Also: Timbre de llamada a la enfermera (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Nurse Call Button |
| Spanish (Español) | Botón de llamada de enfermería |
| Chinese (中文) | 護士呼叫按鈕 |
| Korean (한국어) | 간호사 호출 버튼 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Nút gọi y tá |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Pindutan para tawagan ang nars |
| Portuguese (Português) | Botão de chamada de enfermagem |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ปุ่มเรียกพยาบาล |
| Japanese (日本語) | ナースコールボタン |
What it means
The nurse call button is a device located near your hospital bed—usually attached to the bed rail or a cord—that allows you to alert nursing staff when you need assistance. Pressing it activates a light outside your room and an alert at the nurses' station. Use it any time you need help: to use the bathroom, if you feel pain or discomfort, if your IV alarm is beeping, or if you are concerned about a sudden change in your condition. Do not try to get out of bed without calling first if you feel weak or dizzy, as falls are a serious hospital risk. Staff will respond as quickly as possible based on urgency.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
Where is the nurse call button in case I need help during the night?
¿Dónde está el botón de llamada de enfermería por si necesito ayuda durante la noche?
I pressed the nurse call button because I feel nauseous suddenly.
Presioné el botón de llamada de enfermería porque de repente me siento con náuseas.
Please press the nurse call button before you try to stand up.
Por favor presione el botón de llamada de enfermería antes de intentar pararse.
Where you'll see it
Related terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026