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a.
Fill in the blanks with the most suitable connectors of sequence from the brackets.

1. An hour passed but there was no sign of the patient’s arrival. ______, we decided to go home. (until,
before, finally)
2. Nurse Fitri and I bumped into our patient who has an anxiety problem during our trip to Purwokerto.
A few weeks ______, we met him again. (after, then, later)
3. Last month, the head nurse had trouble telling the twins apart. ______ she realized one had a mole
under her lips. (subsequently, finally, first)
4. Nurse Zulaika and Nurse Wati went to a nearby restaurant for breakfast after their night shift.
______, they drove home. (after, afterwards, secondly)
5. The nurse announced, "Today, we will begin practicing for the rehabilitation care program for elderly
with mental illness." ______ he added, "Let's sign the attendance first." (then, after, eventually )
6. _____, greet the patient. Then introduce yourself. (before, after, first)
7. Many customers bought the delicious chicken pies made by the participants of the rehabilitation
program. ______________all the pies were sold out. (eventually, afterwards, next)
8. Many people wanted to have their physiological condition checked by the health staff for free in the
screening program conducted by UMY. ______ a while, the queue was quite long. ( before, after,
finally)
9. Nurse Zulina will end her night shift in fifteen minutes. ______ she leaves, she reports the patients
’progress to the nurses in charge in the next shift. (later, subsequently, before)
10. Mr. Rudy went to the hospital to attend a training done by the psychiatry ward to help people with
mental illness able to live a normal life. ______ the training session ended; he sat in the waiting room
with an old magazine in his hands waiting for his son to take him home. ( first, another, after)
b.

Write the best connector of sequence used for each strategy.

Nurses have to be aware that an unsociable, sullen, or troublesome patient may be exhibiting signs
of mental illness. A patient with mental illness may require nurses to adopt the following strategies:

_______________________assess a patient’s mental state.

_______________________establish good communication with the patient.

_______________________build a relationship with the patient.

_______________________use language that shows consideration.
_______________________provide sensitive patient-centered care.

_______________________consult with knowledgeable mental health professionals.

_______________________refer a patient to community services.

Patients with mental health issues are often seen as difficult. Therefore, nurses should not judge a
patient because of the patient’s behavior; instead, they need to provide care in a respectful manner.

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