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
Good morning, My name is Narso Andrew, one of the registered nurses from the hospital. I’m here to do the checkup following Patricia’s Right Hip replacement. For confirmation, Am I talking to Patricia?
Patient
Good morning nurse. Yes, I am patricia.
Nurse
Hello patricia Nice to meet you.
Patient
Nice to meet you, Nurse.
Nurse
Tell me Patricia how are you doing after the hip replacement?
Patient
I am feeling better, And also I can now walk much easier.
Nurse
That’s good to hear.
Patient
Well Nurse I am feeling tired though as I have been sleeping badly the last few nights.
Nurse
All right Patricia, can you please elicit the possible reasons for your poor sleep?
Patient
Nurse, My face feels a bit painful and I had a headache for a few days. Also I had a cold last week and my nose is badly blocked which is disturbing my sleep.
Nurse
Do you have any stress or anxiety?
Patient
Actually, I am not anxious or stressed.
Nurse
Okay, For my better understanding of your condition, Can I ask you a few questions that will give me more insight into your headache?
Patient
Sure, You may please ask.
Nurse
Thank you patricia. I would like to know the severity of your headache. How would you rate your headache? On a scale of 1 to 10? In Which one is the least pain And ten is the worst pain you ever had.
Patient
Definitely nurse, The headache is bad. Out of ten, I would say seven.
Nurse
Sorry to hear that. May I know whether the headache gets worse when moving?
Patient
Yes, I feel it gets worse when I lean forward.
Nurse
Okay, Do you have a fever associated with this?
Patient
No nurse, I don’t have a fever.
Nurse
And what about the change in appetite? Loss of sense of taste and all?
Patient
Nurse, I am eating less as it hurts while chewing.
Nurse
Oh, I see.
Patient
Also, I have lost my sense of taste.
Nurse
All right, Thank you for answering my questions. Patricia try not to worry. From your words the symptoms suggest acute sinusitis, which is inflammation of the sinus lining at the back of the nose.
Patient
Okay.
Nurse
This is a very common condition which is usually self resolving and not a serious issue. So no need to be panicked about it.
Patient
All right.
Nurse
Now I will recommend some self-help treatments for your condition.
Patient
Okay nurse.
Nurse
It is recommended to consume more fluids, because high fluid intake will loosen secretions.
Patient
Okay, I will consume more fluids then.
Nurse
That’s great. Also, gently blow the nose to clear the sinus and try to keep your head elevated when lying down.
Patient
All right, I will do that.
Nurse
Following my suggestions will help you to deal with your condition to a greater degree.
Patient
Nurse, I will do what you have suggested but I think I need to see a GP.
Nurse
Your thoughts are sensible. I suggest you see the GP only if there is no improvement in one week.
Patient
Is it?
Nurse
Yes patricia. So that the GP will prescribe for appropriate treatment, and also can rule out other underlying conditions if any.
Patient
Okay Nurse I understand that.
Nurse
I reassure you that if you follow my suggestions, you will get cured and can manage your condition much more effectively.
Patient
All right Nurse, I will try your suggestions initially and if there is no improvement I will see my GP.
Nurse
That’s perfect, Thank you for accepting my suggestions. I wish you a speedy recovery.
Patient
Thank you nurse, That is the end of your only speaking role play. All the best.
Nurse
Thank you.