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Unit 1

The document focuses on establishing a relationship with patients, specifically through effective communication and introduction techniques. It includes a case history of a patient named Mrs. Jane, who has left-sided paralysis due to a stroke, and provides vocabulary and expressions for nurses to use when interacting with patients. Additionally, it features activities for practicing introductions and personal information exchange among nursing colleagues.

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Unit 1

The document focuses on establishing a relationship with patients, specifically through effective communication and introduction techniques. It includes a case history of a patient named Mrs. Jane, who has left-sided paralysis due to a stroke, and provides vocabulary and expressions for nurses to use when interacting with patients. Additionally, it features activities for practicing introductions and personal information exchange among nursing colleagues.

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Unit 1

Establishing a relationship to patient

Learning Objectives
After completed this chapter, student will be able to:

Introduce himself/herself to patients


Case history
Mrs. Jane had a stroke (cerebrovascular accident) about 10 months ago. Her family
looks after her at home. Nurse from home care help her with a twice a day visit. She
has come into the care home while her family has a short holiday. The stroke has left
Mrs. Jane with left‐sided paralysis and poor balance. She doesn’t have dysphasia. But
because the left side of her face is also paralysis, she also has slurred speech and
dribbled saliva. She has a problem with non‐verbal communication because her facial
expression is affected.

Vocabulary:

Useful expression

Greetings
Hello, Assalamu’alaikum,
Good ( morning / afternoon / evening ) Mr. . . / Miss . . . / Mrs. . . .

Introducing oneself and initiating nursing intervention


I’m nurse ……. (your name) I will take care of you today

Addressing someone
1. How can I address you?
2. Is it “Miss or Mrs. . . .?
3. May I address you with . . . .?
Response
1. Please, address me with . . . .
2. Call me . . . .
3. You may address me . . . .
4. Why don’t you call me . . . .

Pre-closing
Now I need to visit other patients
If you need ( anything / a help / something / assistance ) please just press the call button, a
nurse will help you.

ACTIVITY
Task 1
Introducing yourself to a colleague
Fill in the blanks with suitable expressions, and then practice with your partner!
Nurse Melda : Hello, What’s your name?
New nurse : ______________________.
Nurse Melda : I am Melda. I haven’t met you before
New nurse : ______________________.
Nurse Melda : Where are you from?
New nurse : ______________________.
Nurse Melda : How long have you been in this country?
New nurse : ______________________.
Nurse Melda : How do you like this country?
New nurse : ______________________.
Nurse Melda : Nice to know you
New nurse : ______________________.
Task 2
Practice in pairs. Ask your partner more about her/his personal information. Use these
questions. After asking your partner, take turn to answer his/her question. Use the
same!

Questions For Nurse 1

1. What’s your name?


2. What’s your hobby?
3. Where do you come from?
4. Where do you live now?
5. How long have you been living there?
6. Where did you study nursing?
7. How long have you studied here?

Answer For Nurse 2

1. My name is ___________________________________________.
2. My hobby is ___________________________________________.
3. I come from ___________________________________________.
4. I live in _______________________________________________.
5. I have been living there for _______________________________.
6. I studied nursing at _____________________________________.
7. I have studied here for __________________________________.

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