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Nurse Raihan :
muscles in your feet and hold for about 5 seconds. Then, breathe out and release the
7) ...
Mr. Hanafi : It feels nice. I feel a bit more relaxed now since I can release the tension.
Nurse Raihan : (8) ...
Mr. Hanafi : Alright, Nurse. I will try it later.
Nurse Raihan : (9
Mr. Hanafi : Sure, Nurse. I really appreciate it. Thank you.
Nurse Raihan : Anytime, Sir. (10 Sir.

Complete the blanks in this conversation with appropriate expressions. Read the clues in bracket
to help you decide what to say. See the previous conversation as references.

Scenario: 45-year-old male, named Mr Ahmed was hospitalized four days ago following a laparotomy for
appendicitis. During the morning nursing rounds, the patient reported experiencing pain at the surgical site.
The nurse will assess and implement interventions for pain management.
Nurse Nayla : Good morning, Mr. Ahmed. (Performing introduction and
condition)
Mr. Ahmed : Morning, Nurse. I've been having a lot of pain in my lower
abdomen since yesterday.
Nurse Nayla : (Responding to the answer and asking about the quality of the pain)
Mr. Ahmed : hurts.
Nurse Nayla : (Showing empathy and asking about the area of the pain)
Mr. Ahmed : I feel the worst pain especially around the lower right side of my abdomen.
Nurse Nayla : (Validating the feeling and asking about the severity of the pain)
Mr. Ahmed : I would rather say that it is around 7 especially when I try to move.
Nurse Nayla :
easy.
Mr. Ahmed : I am trying to cope with this pain but it feels really uncomfortable.
Nurse Nayla : (Showing empathy and introducing as well as suggesting a relaxation method that is
warm compress to the patient)
Mr. Ahmed : Sure, Nurse. I will be willing to try anything that may reduce this pain.
Nurse Nayla : Great. I am now preparing the warm compress for you, Sir. Now, I am placing it gently
on the area near the pain, not on the incision itself. It will make your muscles relaxed
and reduce the pain. How do you feel now?

Mr. Ahmed : Alright, Nurse. I feel much better even though the pain remains.
Nurse Nayla : (Showing appreciation and encouraging the patient)
Mr. Ahmed : Thank you, Nurse. I really appreciate your help.
Nurse Nayla : (Saying that you are leaving as well as offering help when needed)
Mr. Ahmed : See you, Nurse.

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