Patient
Your preparation time is over. You can now start your little speaking role play. Don’t worry if I stop you when the time is up.
Nurse
Good morning. I’m Narso Andrew, One of the nurses here at the emergency department. How can I help you today?
Patient
Good morning nurse, My name is patricia. I was bitten by a cat and I came here to get some advice.
Nurse
I’m sorry to hear that Patricia, could you please tell me in detail about the cat bite?
Patient
Sure why not? I got a cat bite on my right arm near the elbow. It seems to be less severe, But I thought getting medical advice would be a better thing.
Nurse
I appreciate your decision to seek medical attention. Patricia, Would you mind asking some questions to get more information on cat bites?
Patient
No worries. You may Please go ahead.
Nurse
Thank you for your permission. Well Patricia, how did it happen?
Patient
Well I was visiting my friend and he has a cat. It seemed friendly at first, but when I tried to stroke it, it suddenly beat me and tried to scratch me.
Nurse
That’s unfortunate, Cat bites can be quite serious and require medical attention. They can cause puncture wounds that are deep and hard to clean. They can also introduce harmful bacteria into your body that can cause infection and complications. By the way Patricia, did you do anything to treat the wound?
Patient
I washed it with some soap and water and put a plaster on it but it still hurts and looks red and swollen.
Nurse
Okay let me have a look at it. Can you remove the plaster for me?
Patient
Sure, You may Please have a look at it.
Nurse
Hum, The wound is quite inflamed and there is some pus coming out of it. It might be infected. We need to clean it properly and apply some antibiotic cream to it. Patricia, When was your last tetanus shot?
Patient
Tetanus shot? I don’t remember. What’s that for?
Nurse
I mean patricia tetanus is a serious infection that can be caused by bacteria in animal bites. It affects your nervous system and can cause muscle spasms, and even death if not treated properly. The tetanus vaccine can prevent it, But you need to get a booster every ten years.
Patient
Oh, that sounds scary. Nurse, how do I know if I have tetanus or not?
Nurse
Don’t be tense patricia. Actually we cannot say for sure yet, but we need to be cautious. You should get a tetanus shot as soon as possible to protect yourself from any potential infection.
Patient
All right then, I am ready to take it.
Nurse
That’s a good decision. Patricia, before we proceed with that may I know your pain status.
Patient
Yes, Pain is quite manageable.
Nurse
Great, Now let me explain the next steps in your treatment procedure. First we’ll use some saline solution and gauze pads to gently clean the wound area.
Patient
That sounds great.
Nurse
The next step is to see the doctor who will examine your wound and prescribe some antibiotics if needed. The doctor will also give you a teta shot.
Patient
Okay, Will it take time?
Nurse
Patricia, I am sorry to say the exact time of the consultation session. However, it is very important that you see the doctor as soon as possible, because cat bites can cause severe problems if left untreated. I hope you understand the importance.
Patient
Yes I understand.
Nurse
Afterwards, we will apply some antibiotic cream on it to prevent infection. Then cover it up with a sterile dressing so that it stays clean and dry.
Patient
All right, that’s fine.
Nurse
Do you have any questions or concerns?
Patient
No, not really.
Nurse
All right then. Do you consent to have the teta shot?
Patient
Yes I do.
Nurse
Okay then please wait here, the doctor will give you further instructions regarding your wound treatment and tetanus vaccination.
Patient
Okay Nurse.
Nurse
Thank you for coming today and cooperating with us. I wish you a speedy recovery.
Patient
Thank you, That is the end of your only speaking role play. All the best.
Nurse
Thank you.
