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P: Dont worry.
N: First of all, I want to measure your body temperature. I need to place this under your right
armpit.
P: Sure.
N: Just keep it there for about 5 minutes. Now, I would like to count your pulse. Please give me
your left hand, I want to check your pulse by your wrist.
P: Oh, sure.
N: Its 96 times a minute.
P: Okay.
N: And then I want to measure your blood pressure. Now, roll your sleeve up please.
P: Okay.
N: Please, raise your arm. I want to put this cuff to your arm.
P: Oh, sure.
N: Now, please breathe normally, Mrs. Im going to count your respiration.
P: What is my blood pressure, nurse?
N: It still in the normal range. Its 120/80 mmHg
P: Okay.
N: Nahh, you respiration is 20 times a minute.
P: Is it normal?
N: Yes it is.
P: Well.
N: Okay, its enough. Would you take that thermometer from your armpit?
P: Oh, sure.
N: Well, its 37C. its normal.
P: Okay. And now, can I get up?
N: Oh, sure. Just be careful with your back.
P: Sure, its okay.
N: Now, did you ever take a deep breath to decrease your pain when it comes?
P: No, never.
N: Okay, Im going to tell you this one. Look, and then you can try it after me.
P: Okay.
N: *take a deep breath*..in..out. Okay, try it now
P: *do the same thing as what nurse did*
N: You can take a deep breath as much as you want. Well, please wait here. I will come to
doctor to give this form. Ill be back as soon as possible.
P: Okay, thank you, nurse.
N: Youre welcome.