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Nurse Syifa : You're doing great. The saline solution helps remove any debris and bacteria. Now,
I’m gently patting the area dry with sterile gauze.
Mr. Lukman : It doesn’t hurt as much as I thought it would. …

Language Focus: Giving Information about Wound Care

In informing patients about wound care, ensure that the following information is given in order.

1. Informing the type of wound care 2. Informing the purpose used in giving wound

a. “We’ll be using a modern hydrocolloid dressing care
for your wound.” a. “The purpose of this dressing is to keep the

b. “This is a semi-occlusive dressing designed to wound moist, which promotes faster healing
provide a moist environment for healing.” and reduces the risk of infection.”

c. “The hydrogel dressing that we are using today b. “By using this type of dressing, we can protect
is specifically for wounds with necrotic tissue.” the wound from outside bacteria and facilitate
the healing process.”
c. “This dressing will help absorb excessive fluid.”

3. Informing the method of wound care 4. Informing the possible side effects of wound

a. “I’ll begin by cleansing the wound with sterile care

saline to remove any debris.” a. “You might experience some mild discomfort

b. “Next, I will apply the dressing carefully to when the dressing is changed, but we’ll do our

ensure it adheres well and provides adequate best to minimize that.”
protection.”
b. “Some patients notice slight redness or irritation
c. “After applying the dressing, we’ll secure it with around the edges of the dressing; this is usually
adhesive tape to keep it in place.”
normal but should be monitored.”
c. “If you experience increased pain, swelling, or
discharge from the wound, please let us know

right away, as these could be signs of infection.”

Exercise

Read these incomplete brief dialogues between a patient and a nurse. Decide which expressions listed

above suit the response best.
Example:
Nurse Risa: …
Ms. Sonya: “That sounds good. Will this modern dressing need to be changed every day?”
Answer: “We’ll be using a modern hydrocolloid dressing for your wound. It’s designed to keep the area
moist and promote faster healing.”

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