Page 31 - Modul English Communication In Nursing

Excerpt B
Nurse Syifa : Assalammu’alaikum. Good afternoon, Mr. Lukman. I am Nurse Syifa and I will be your
nurse today. I am here to assess your wound condition following your recent
laparoscopic surgery. This assessment is vital to ensure optimal healing of your
wound. How are you feeling today?
Mr. Lukman : Wa’alaikumsalam. I'm doing okay, but my wound is still a bit sore.
Nurse Syifa : I understand. I'm here to change your wound dressing and make sure it's healing
properly. We will go through the process of cleansing, debridement, and applying a
new dressing. Let me explain each step.
Mr. Lukman : That sounds good. Can you explain how it works? …

Excerpt C
Nurse Syifa : Next, we have debridement. This step is about removing any dead or damaged tissue
from the wound. Debridement can be done using different methods, including using a
sterile instrument or applying a special enzyme dressing that helps break down non-
viable tissue. It’s necessary for promoting healthy tissue growth.
Mr. Lukman : That sounds a bit scary. Is it painful?
Nurse Syifa : It can be a little uncomfortable, but it’s very important for your healing. We’ll make
sure to minimize any discomfort you might feel. If it’s too painful, let me know, and we
can use a local anaesthetic. Finally, we apply a modern wound dressing. These
dressings are designed to keep the wound moist, which promotes faster healing. They
can also absorb any excess fluid and keep out bacteria. We'll use a dressing that has a
gel component to maintain the right moisture level.
Mr. Lukman : What makes it different from regular dressings?
Nurse Syifa : Modern dressings maintain a moist environment that speeds up healing and reduces
the risk of infection. They also absorb excess fluid while keeping the wound moist.
Mr. Lukman : That sounds helpful.
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Excerpt D
Nurse Syifa : Absolutely. First, we'll start with cleansing the wound. This involves gently cleaning
the area with a sterile saline solution to remove any debris, bacteria, and excess
fluid. It helps prevent infection and promotes a clean healing environment.
Mr. Lukman : Will that hurt?
Nurse Syifa : You might feel a bit of discomfort, but I'll be as gentle as possible. Cleansing is
essential to avoid infection. First, I’m going to clean the wound with a sterile saline
solution. This may feel a little cool. Please don’t move.
Mr. Lukman : Okay, I'll try to stay still.

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