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“Kayo po si Ranel Mendenuela “Oo, ako nga.” Thinking about how to start the Identifying the patient:
ano?” conversation and making sure
(He shows relax posture and that I am in the right patient. It is necessary to make sure that
(I asked while keeping eye open attitude, well groomed you are assessing the right
contact) appearance) patient.
“Ako po si Pamela Idea, student “Sige.” I felt well when he answered and Introducing oneself and
nurse po from Maryhill College. approved taking his vital signs. establishing rapport:
Kukuha lang po ako ng vital signs (The client has a flat emotions but
ha?” accepting expression in his face. It should be done when meeting
He is calm and has a soft speech) the client for the first time in order
(Leaning forward the patient, with to have an appropriate start for a
open posture) therapeutic communication and
able to build trust.
“Kamusta naman po kayo?” “Okay lang.” Trying to initiate the conversation. Broad opening question:
(Leaning forward, making eye (He seems not very convinced of Gives the
contact) that) client the lead in the
. interaction, and it may also help
in establishing rapport.
“May masakit po ba sainyo?” “Sa ngayon wala naman pero Satisfied that he understood my Broad opening question:
nakakaramdam ako minsan ng question and I was able to begin
(I asked while putting the pananakit ng tyan, bukod sa sa my assessment. Gives the
thermometer at his axillary and naninilaw ang mata ko at client the lead in the
began taking his blood pressure) katawan.” interaction, and it may also help
in establishing rapport.
(Guarding behavior at upper right
abdomen) It can also help in assessing a
patient.
“Gaano po kasakit? Irate niyo po “5.” Satisfied that he understood my Broad opening question:
mula 0 hanggang 10.” question and I was able to
continue my assessment. Gives the
client the lead in the
interaction, and it may also help
in establishing rapport.
“Sige po Sir, salamat po.” “Salamat din.” I was happy and satisfied Showing gratitude:
because he openly welcomed me
(Showing gratitude in a friendly (The client still shows relax and showed interest on our It is necessary to show
manner) posture and open attitude) conversation and what we did. appreciation to them.