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Nurse : “To achieve these goals, I’ll administer a bronchodilator to help open your airways,
provide a cough suppressant as prescribed by the doctor, and recommend light physical
activities to build stamina without triggering pain.”

Scenario 3: Orthopedic Concerns
Case: Mr. Ali, a 45-year-old patient recovering from a knee injury, reports difficulty walking, swelling
in the knee, and mild pain when bending his leg.

Nurse : “Assalamu alaikum, Mr. Ali. How is your recovery going so far?”
“Wa alaikum assalam. I still have trouble walking, and my knee is swollen. It also hurts
Mr. Ali :
a bit when I bend it.”
“I understand. Our priority will be to reduce the swelling, as it’s limiting your mobility.
Nurse : After that, we’ll work on improving your physical mobility. Finally, we’ll address the mild
pain with medication or therapy, if needed.”
“Our goals are: (1) to decrease knee swelling by 50% within the next 3 days, (2) to help
Nurse : you walk 10 steps without support by the end of the week, and (3) to ensure your pain
level remains manageable below 3 during movement.”
“To achieve these goals, I’ll apply a cold compress to reduce swelling, guide you through
Nurse : gentle knee exercises to improve mobility, and administer a low-dose pain reliever to
keep you comfortable.”

Scenario 1 Scenario 2 Scenario 3

List of Symptoms

Main Priority

Goals and Criteria

Types of Interventions

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