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A. Educating Patient

Getting Started

1. Read each excerpt dialogue below between healthcare professionals and patients.
2. Using the information provided, fill in the incomplete assessment table with the health indicators
that show improvement or deterioration.
3. Focus on the use of the sentence indicates recent condition and vocabulary words that describe
changes in health.

Excerpt 1: Nurse Maria and Patient Ali
Nurse Maria : “Assalamu alaikum, Mr. Ali, I see from your chart that your blood pressure has
improved since you started the new medication.”
Mr. Ali : “Wa alaikum assalam. Yes, I’ve noticed I’m not feeling as dizzy lately.”
Nurse Maria : “That’s a good sign. Have you had any headaches this week?”
Mr. Ali : “No, I haven’t had any headaches since last week.”

Excerpt 2: Nurse Rizki and Patient Mrs. Aisyah
Nurse Rizki : “Assalamu alaikum, Mrs. Aisyah, your appetite has declined, which could affect
your recovery.”
Mrs. Aisyah : “Wa alaikum assalam. Yes, I haven’t felt like eating much these past few days.”
Nurse Rizki : “We’ll look into ways to support your nutrition and monitor this. Has your energy
level changed?”
Mrs. Aisyah : “I feel weaker now than I did last week.”

Assessment Table

Patient Health Indicator Condition (Improved/Worsened) Sentence Indicates Recent Condition

Mr. Ali Blood pressure

Ibu Aisyah Appetite

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