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b. Below is an incomplete dialogue of a nurse assisting a patient with bedpan. Identify the phases

missing and complete the dialogue by providing the appropriate expressions.

Ns. Ali : "Assalamu’alaikum, Mr. Mulyo. I’m here to assist you using the bedpan. Does that
sound okay?"
Mr. Mulyo : "Wa’alaikumsalam. Yeah, that’s fine."
Ns. Ali : "Great. First, to make sure your privacy is fully protected, 1) ……………………………………….
……………………………………………………………….. And then 2) ………………………………………………
[keeping the room private by closing the door] [keeping the room private by closing the curtain]
……………………………. .”
"3) …………………………………………………………………………………………, so your body will not be
[keeping patient’s privacy by covering body part]
exposed?"
Mr. Mulyo : "Yes, please."
Ns. Ali : "All right, I’ll place this blanket over you to keep you covered. Also, if you’d like to have
a family member or companion with you, that can be arranged. 4) ……………………………
……………………………………………………………… .”
[keeping patient’s privacy by confirming the need for a companion]
Mr. Mulyo : "No, I prefer to be alone for this."

Ns. Ali : "All right then. Now, 5) …………………………………………………………………………………………………
[assisting patient to undress his lower pants/undergarments]
before putting the bedpan. Is that all right?"
Mr. Mulyo : "Sure, go ahead."
Ns. Ali : "6) …………………………………………………………………………………………………, please?"
[positioning patient’s hips]
Mr. Mulyo : "Is this enough."
Ns. Ali : "Yes, thank you! Now, let me get you into a comfortable position. Do you prefer to sit
or to lie down?”
Mr. Mulyo : “Can you help me sit?”
Ns. Ali : “Sure, 7) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… . Are you
[positioning patient into a sitting position]
comfortable now?”
Mr. Mulyo : “Well, my back is a bit aching”
Ns. Ali : “8) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… . Is it better now?”
[positioning patient into a more comfortable position with cushion]
Mr. Mulyo : “Yes, it’s much better.”
Ns. Ali : “9) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… . Then, if the
[initiating procedure of assisting a bedpan]
position is right and you’re feeling comfortable, I will leave you for some privacy."
Mr. Mulyo : "That’s very kind of you."

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