MENISCAL TEAR OET Speaking Role Play | Grade A OET Speaking Role Play Answer Script
MENISCAL TEAR OET Speaking Role Play
Patient Vs Nurse
Nurse: Hi, good
morning. I'm your attending nurse OET Answers here. How are you today?
Patient: I'm good.
Thank you for asking. What about you?
Nurse: I am good.
Thank you. Well, David, I am happy to inform you that you are ready for the
discharge and I am here to discuss some information on your recovery and while
care after the discharge.
Patient: All right,
Nurse: David, may I
know how you feel, right?
Patient: Actually,
nurse still, my knee feels a bit painful and it also looks very swollen. Although
I feel a bit tired. I am looking forward to going home.
Nurse: I am sorry to
hear that you still feel pain and tired. However, David, I can confirm that
these are the usual side effects of the surgery. I can explain it in detail.
Patient: All right,
nurse,
Nurse: as part of the
surgery, you have been provided an anesthesia. Obviously, this will have some
after effects. Some of the common after effects of an aesthetic are tiredness,
which you are currently experiencing and light-headedness, perhaps nothing to
be alarmed about it. Your condition will improve in 48 hours.
Patient: That's okay.
Nurse: Along with
this, you can also expect some symptoms related to knee surgery,
postoperatively, pain, and swelling on the knee are quite natural. Like Q
suffer. I can assure you that it will gradually reduce, but the duration may
vary from one to 12 weeks.
Patient: It's okay. A
nurse, I don't mind a bit of pain. As long as my knee gets better.
Nurse: There are some
ways to manage pain and swelling. One of the methods is to keep your leg in an
elevated. Elevation of the leg will help you to reduce swelling. Next is the
application of a cold compress. It will reduce pain and make you feel much
better. Along with these methods, try to take pain colors as needed. I suggest
you to follow these measures to get rid of these after effects.
Patient: Sure. Nurse,
I will follow your suggestion.
Nurse: Thank you for
accepting my suggestions. Moving further. I would like to provide some advice
to you on wound care management.
Patient: Sure. You
may proceed.
Nurse: Thank you. The
first and foremost thing is to keep the dressing dry and well covered. In addition,
it is very important to replace the dressing. If it gets wet or falls off,
always remember to redress the wound. After every five days, these steps will
ensure better healing and make sure no infection is.
Patient: All right. I
will keep these instructions in mind.
Nurse: Good to hear. David,
let me remind you about these stitches. Your stitches are dissolvable. This
means it does not need to be removed, whereas it will get dissolved naturally.
Patient: Okay.
Nurse: Nevertheless,
you have to be vigilant and keep an eye on the infection. The signs of
infection require medical attention. Some of the signs of infection include
increased pain. Do not take it lightly. If the pain is persistent next check
for the redness at the wound site, it also shows an abnormality and healing.
Besides these, if you feel a high temperature, check the wound for any kind of
infection, I strongly recommend you to check these signs and seek medical
attention at the earliest
Patient: sure. Nurse,
I will make sure to look after the wound and I will look out for any signs of
infection.
Nurse: That's
perfect. Well, David, I would like to know whether you have someone to
accompany you after the discharge.
Patient: Yes, of
course. My sister is coming to drive me back home.
Nurse: That's great.
What about your assistance at home?
Patient: Well, nurse,
I live on my own, so I will be able to manage myself at home and with the
shopping. I don't need anyone to stay with me. I would like to have some time
on my own rest.
Nurse: Being
independent is good. And I appreciate it. Put David since you have undergone
surgery. And in fact, it is directly linked to mobility. It is essential to
have support after the discharge. It is nothing but you are restricted with
mobility for better results and weight bearing also should be strictly
controlled to ensure safer recovery. Therefore, it is mandatory to have someone
to stay with you for the first 24 hours. And thereafter to help with practical
tasks such as shopping.
Patient: Yes, nurse.
I understand the importance of having support. I think it's a good idea for my
sister to stay with me. I will talk to her about it.
Nurse: That would be
a good idea. David always feels free for further queries. I wish she faster
recovery.
Patient: Thank you,
nurse.
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