P: Is the saline enema more comfortable?
N: Yes, it is. But we believe soap water is more effective in ur case. However ,the relative comfort of an enema depends mainly upon the temperature of the solution and how fast it flows from the bottle. Let me know if u feel any discomfort?
P: How much solution is there still left in the bottle? I can’t hold much longer.
N: It will be finished soon. PLS take a deep breath with ur mouth open. This will help u to hold a little longer. Now we’re through. Try to lie on ur back or on the right side for a few minutes .I’ll then help u to the toilet.
P: Thank u .I don’t feel so uncomfortable now. So I can go there by myself.
Dialogue 4 The booklet wil help u get informed
(In a ward, the patient has recovered from his disease, and before his leaving back home, his/her nurse in charge comes here to chat with him/her , and tells him/her something and sees him/her off.)
Nurse(standing by and smiling ): It’s almost time for u to go back home. I’d like to give u some information about what u should do at home.
Patient: Mmmmmm
N: It’s necessary for u to keep on a salt-free diet and reduce ur intake of wine, since wine has a lot of calories. Here’s a diet booklet. It’ll help u to get informed.
P: Thanks . I’ll read it.
N: How’s ur appetite coming along? Any improvement?
P: Things are still tasteless to me.
N: Yes, food does taste different without salt, but the lab test shows great improvement. U need to keep on a salt-free diet.
P: Yes, I know.
N: Ur blood pressure is stable. Do u know what is the stable blood pressure for u?
P: No. How much?
N: 160 over 90. If u develop dizziness , nausea or headaches, u must call the doctor. Keep doing moderate exercises. This I ur card for the out-patient department. Ur first appointment is next Friday morning. Is there anything else u want to know?
P: No. Miss/ Mz. I feel grateful to u for ur kindess and all that u have done for me.
N: Thank u. PLS take care of urself.
Dialogue 5 We’ll be glad to offer u our help
(The patient does not know where to take the admission , and ask his/her nurse )
Patient: Excuse me, miss, but where should I go for the admission procedures?
Nurse: Follow me pls.
(leading the patient to the admission office) Here we are .This is the admission office of this hospital. PLS show ur outpatient appointment card.
