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Assessing Pain and Introducing Relaxation Method

Using appropriate expressions to assess pain and introduce the possible relaxation

method.

Complete the blanks in this conversation with one of the options provided. Identify the missing part
a.
and choose the appropriate expression.

You are doing great, Sir. Keep doing the relaxation method to manage your pain and anxiety.

I am leaving now but feel free to ask for help whenever you need it. How do you feel after doing it, Sir?

Great! Would you give it a try? That sounds good, Sir. You can do it with your legs, hands, and arms, too.

Nice to know, Sir. I will explain about it. Can you describe the pain and where do you feel it, Sir?

When do you start feel the pain, Sir? I am Nurse Raihan. How are you feeling today?

That must be uncomfortable. But how would you rate it from 0-10 scale?

Nurse Raihan : “Assalammu’alaikum. Good morning, Mr. Hanafi. (1) ...”
Mr. Hanafi : “Wa’alaikumsalam. Morning, Nurse. I have been struggling to cope with this pain,
Nurse. I also feel worried about the recovery process and the possible side effects
after the surgery. “
Nurse Raihan : “That is understandable, Sir since most patients feel the same after surgeries. (2) … “
Mr. Hanafi : “It is on my left chest. The pain is stabbing and sometimes, I feel it excruciating. “
Nurse Raihan : (3) …
Mr. Hanafi : “It is a 5 now but sometimes it becomes 8 at times. “
Nurse Raihan : (4) …
Mr. Hanafi : “I start feel the pain from 5 hours ago around 01:00 am.“
Nurse Raihan : “Alright, Sir. To help you manage the pain and anxiety, I would like to share about a
relaxation method beside your medication. It is called as progressive muscle
relaxation. Would you like to know, Sir? “
Mr. Hanafi : “Sure, Nurse. I would like to know more so I can cope with my condition better. “
Nurse Raihan : (5) ... . With this method, you will tense your muscles for a few seconds and then relax
them. It is helpful to release the physical tension. “
Mr. Hanafi : “I understand. It sounds quite easy to do. “
Nurse Raihan : (6) ... .
Mr. Hanafi : “Sure. Please show me how to do it, Nurse. “

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