Hemorrhoidectomy OET Speaking Role Play | Grade A OET Speaking Sample Role Play Script 23
Patient (who had Haemorrhoids) VS Nurse
Nurse : Hello, good morning Jessi. I’m your nurse OET Answers here. Is this the right time to talk to you?
Patient : Hello nurse, good morning. Yes it's okay to talk right now..
Nurse : Thank you Jessi. Let me confirm your record first. You are Jessi Jessica, 32 year old, who had a hemorrhoidectomy two days ago. Am I right.
Patient : Yes nurse..
Nurse : Thank you for your confirmation. So Jessi, how are you feeling today?
Patient : I am okay nurse..
Nurse : Thank you for asking. Well, I have got constipation after the surgery, and I am worried about it.
Patient : All right, nothing to worry Jessi. Constipation is very common following surgery under general anesthesia, because the anesthetic effect paralyzes the bowel furthermore some pain medications can also cause the bowel to move more slowly. In addition a fear of bowel movements, and the associated pain can lead to functional constipation. You are also experiencing the same isn't it Jessi.
Patient : Yes I though..
Nurse : First few bowel movements can be difficult. It is better to move your bowels regularly than to become constipated. Since after two days if you haven't had a good relieving bowel movement, you can take one to two ounces of milk of magnesia or another mild laxative you know will work for you..
Patient : Sure nurse I will consider that..
Nurse : It is very important that to have a regular bowel function you need to eat regularly. To help prevent constipation you can consume an adequate amount of food. This is best accomplished with a fiber-rich diet. So may I know your diet after surgery please?
Patient : Nurse in fear of pain I restrict my diet myself on the first day. Now as it becomes constipation, I am not feeling good about taking food.
Nurse : I truly understand your situation Jessi. What you have done is quite natural. Now don't worry about the pain. While having a bowel movement stool softeners will keep stool softer so that no or less pain will be felt. Hence, you should make sure you eat well..
Patient : All right nurse. I will consume food as usual in addition to all of these sits baths twice a day along with stool softeners..
Nurse : Sits bath can relieve the pain associated with bowel movements. When you take a sitz bath you sit in warm water, and it help relieve pain. Sitz bath can help speed up the healing process by boosting blood flow..
Patient : Okay..
Nurse : You can also include a more fiber rich diet for better bowel movements..
Patient : Can you please explain to me?
Nurse : Sure, it's my pleasure. The best way to actually consume sufficient fiber is with the high fiber cereal. Consume 12 to 14 grams of fiber per half cup of cereal fiber in all bran 100 brand bran buds are examples. Half to one cup per day is sufficient also I will provide a leaflet for you that will help you to choose a fiber-rich diet as per your preference..
Patient : That will be very helpful nurse..
Nurse : Great, along with a healthy diet, you also need to drink plenty of fluids. Staying well hydrated after your hemorrhoidectomy will also help soften the stool and prevent straining during bowel movements..
Patient : Okay nurse..
Nurse : Also don't forget to include fruits in your diet. It will provide sufficient fiber and fluids, and it will be easy to digest as well. Hence, ease the bowel movement additionally prune or apple juice can also get your bowels moving..
Patient : I will consider that nurse.
Nurse : Is there anything else I should address for you Jessi..
Patient : No, you have cleared all my worries that I had back my condition. Thank you nurse.
Nurse : Great, I am glad to hear that Jessi. I wish you a speedy recovery..
Patient : Thank you nurse..
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