HOMEWORK

6. Listen to a conversation between an Arbor Home Healthcare nurse and a

new client. Check (.I) the tasks the client will need help with.

1. Picking up her medicine

2. Calling her doctor
3. Washing herself
4. Combing her hair
5. Measuring her injections

7. Listen again and complete the conversation.

Nurse: Hello, Ms. Jackson. Welcome to Arbor Home Healthcare.

Patient: Thanks. I've decided I need some help managing my health.
Nurse: That's what we're here for. 1 LET´S STAR WITH your medical care. What
services would you need?
Patient: I have a few prescriptions for my blood pressure. And my daily insulin shots.
Nurse: Okay. We can 2 for GET THOSE FOR you.
Patient: That'd be great. I can't always get to the pharmacy.
Nurse: And the shots, WOULD YOU WANT those administered?
Patient: Definitely. I've been having trouble MEASURING the dosages.
Nurse: Got it. Now, are there any MOBILITY issues we should know about?
Patient: I hate to say it, but yes. I can't always reach what I need or get to the phone
on time
Nurse: But BATHING AND GROOMING those you still take care of just fine?
Patient: Oh yes.