Patient
Your preparation time is over. You can now start your role play. Don’t worry if I stop you when the time is up.
Nurse
Hello Patricia, Good morning My name is Narso Andrew. I am one of the registered nurses working in this emergency department.
Patient
Good morning nurse.
Nurse
Have you had a comfortable night patricia?
Patient
Yes, I slept reasonably well but I am unhappy at being woken at 6 a.m..
Nurse
Sorry for the inconvenience. I really understand how you have felt. However, the reason for you being waking up early is that the clinical observations have to be done before ward rounds.
Patient
Oh, is it?
Nurse
Yes Patricia, It is the hospital procedure before the ward round. tThe clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, oxygen levels, etc., have to be checked.
Patient
Okay nurse.
Nurse
Before proceeding further, Patricia I would like to know whether your symptoms like chest pain, dizziness are still present.
Patient
Well, the chest pain and dizziness aren’t there now but my heart feels as if it’s racing.
Nurse
Good to hear that you don’t have chest pain and dizziness now. Try not to worry about the heartbeat rate because the current ECG readings says it is normal.
Patient
Oh, really?
Nurse
Yes Patricia, Also I can reassure you that at present there is no evidence of a clinical problem. Nevertheless, we will continue to monitor your condition further.
Patient
Okay nurse, I continue to feel anxious.
Nurse
Alright Could you ventilate your exact feeling, please?
Patient
Nurse, I had episodes of anxiety for about six months. But today it feels worse.
Nurse
Okay For clarification, May I know whether you are taking medication for anxiety?
Patient
Actually, my GP prescribed the antidepressant Citalopram 01, I fortnight two weeks ago. But I haven’t been taking it regularly.
Nurse
Okay And may I know why you didn’t take them as prescribed by your GP?
Patient
It is because I have read it’s for depression, and I am depressed.
Nurse
Your thoughts are quite understandable. Perhaps I would like to share the information about the Citalopram with you.
Patient
Okay You may please.
Nurse
Patricia Citalopram belongs to a category of drugs that can be used for anxiety as well as depression.
Patient
Oh, I see.
Nurse
And the most important thing is that the medication has to be taken as prescribed without any failure. That is for a minimum of 4 to 6 dosage to be effective.
Patient
I didn’t know this before. If so, I would have taken it as prescribed without any failure.
Nurse
I understand your word patricia. Now, what I advise you is to speak with your GP about medication if concerned.
Patient
Okay Sure, I will Nurse.
Nurse
That’s great Patricia Furthermore, have you tried any other treatment options like relaxation techniques, counseling, etc.?
Patient
I haven’t tried anything else, but I like the sound of relaxation techniques.
Nurse
I really appreciate your interest, patricia. Listening to the authentic relaxation sounds will be a great support. wWhile dealing with anxiety.
Patient
Yes, exactly Nurse.
Nurse
I will give you the information leaflet, and also recommend a few websites for getting the authentic relaxation techniques.
Patient
Good to hear that nurse. Thank you, the information about relaxation techniques would be really useful.
Nurse
My pleasure, patricia. So, may I know? Do you have any more concerns to be addressed?
Patient
Not at the moment, Nurse.
Nurse
Alright Shall I have your consent to take your vitals now?
Patient
Sure, You may Please proceed, Nurse.
Nurse
Thank you for your consent.
Patient
That is the end of your speaking role play, All the best.
Nurse
Thank you.