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Situation: The following dialogue between a nurse and a patient who’s just being
admitted to hospital. The nurse is taking personal details and asking about the
patient’s general state of health.
Nurse : Yes, come in please. I'm sorry, how can I call you?
Nurse : My name's kadek, I'm registered nurse, and I'll be looking after you
Patient : Not too well sist. I think there is something wrong with my head. Every
time I walk I feel like black out. I really feel unwell. I'm afraid my
Nurse : Okay, don't worry Mrs. We will examine you. Before it, now I've got
some questions I need to ask you, and some admission card. It's a
Patient : Really?
HEALT ASSESMENT
Nurse : Can you give me a few details about your medical history?
Nurse : And what’s the reason you’ve come into the hospital today?
Patient : When I was walking to the shops to buy the paper this morning, I
Patient : I’m only taking some vitamins, and as far as I know, I’m not allergic to
anything. I gave up smoking 5 years ago, and i only drink a little wine
on special occasions.
Nurse : I’ll just take your temperature, blood pressure, blood sugar, physical
examination like weight, blood sample, and others. And then get you
Patient : Thank you. I hope I won’t be here very long. I don’t like being in
hospital.