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Excerpt E
Nurse Maryam : "I’m glad, Mr. Huda. Spiritual practices like Quran recitation can be very comforting.
Feel free to take as much time as you need. I’ll come back later to see if you need
anything else?" …
Mrs. Layla : ""Thank you so much for your suggestion, Nurse. I really appreciate it."
Nurse Maryam : "It’s my pleasure, Mr. Huda. May Allah grant you strength and healing. I’ll be here
if you need anything else. Assalammualaikum salam."
Mrs. Layla : "Wa’alaikum salam, Nurse."

Excerpt F
Nurse Maryam : "That must be uncomfortable. When did this pain start?"
Mrs. Layla : "It started a few days ago after I spent a long time helping my son move into his
new house." …
Nurse Maryam : "Thank you, Mrs. Maryam. It sounds like this pain has been affecting your daily life
quite a bit. Would you like to try a relaxation technique to see if it helps reduce your
discomfort?"
Mrs. Layla : "Yes, please. I’m willing to try anything that might help."

Vocabulary: Types of Pain (complaints and discomfort)

Study the words to describe pain and discomfort below.
Acute pain Pain that lasts for a short period which is usually caused by tissue injury or inflammation
Chronic pain Long-lasting pain, typically lasting more than 3-6 months
Intermittent Pain that comes and goes

Severe Intense pain that severely limits physical activity
Dull Persistent but not sharp

Stabbing Pain that feels like being punctured or stabbed
Throbbing Pain that comes in waves or pulses, often in sync with the heartbeat
Tingling A prickling sensation, often associated with nerve pain
Numbness A loss of sensation or feeling

Excruciating Extremely intense, overwhelming pain
Stiff Limited movement due to discomfort or tightness in muscles or joints

Tender Painful to the touch or sensitive
Swelling An enlargement or puffiness around a painful area
Sore Achy or tender, often associated with inflammation or overuse

Cramping A squeezing, tight pain often associated with muscle spasms
Shooting Sudden, sharp pain that travels along a nerve

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