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6. After two weeks of medication, his pain level __________, indicating a positive response to the
treatment.
7. Unfortunately, her health has __________ in the past few days, which has prompted the team to
adjust her treatment plan.
8. The doctor noted that the patient is still __________ after the surgery, and recommended more
rest before resuming regular activities.
9. Although she seemed stable for weeks, her condition unexpectedly __________ following the
recent treatment changes.
10. The patient’s vital signs have remained __________ over the past 48 hours, showing no
unexpected fluctuations or signs of distress.

Improving or Worsening?

Educating the patient and describing the patient’s condition

1. Work in pairs to choose one scenario below and create a dialogue between a nurse and a patient.
2. In your dialogue, incorporate:
o The Present Perfect tense to describe the patient’s health progress (improvement or
decline).
o Appropriate vocabulary that accurately describes the patient’s condition (e.g.,
“improved,” “recovering,” “deteriorated,” “relapsed”).
3. Each student should practice both roles (nurse and patient) by switching roles after completing
the dialogue.
4. Your dialogue should include at least:
o One affirmative statement.
o One question.
o One piece of advice or reassurance for the patient.

Scenario Options

Scenario 1: Patient's Condition is Improving
Situation: A patient is recovering from surgery and showing signs of improvement. The nurse is
providing updates on the patient’s health and encouraging the patient to continue with recovery steps.
Guidelines for Dialogue:
• Describe improvements in the patient’s mobility, energy levels, or wound healing.
• Use terms like “improved,” “recovering,” “getting better,” or “stable” to convey the positive
change.

Scenario 2: Patient's Condition is Declining/Worsening
Situation: A patient with a chronic condition has experienced a recent decline in health. The nurse is
discussing this change with the patient and explaining next steps for care and monitoring.
Guidelines for Dialogue:
• Describe changes in symptoms, such as decreased energy or increased discomfort.
• Use terms like “deteriorated,” “declined,” “relapsed,” or “weakening” to convey the negative
change.

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