Read the following information.
Free OET Writing Sample Test with Answer Subtest Nursing #9
Notes: Today's date is 10 November 2025. Ms. Anna Martinez, a 38-year-old woman, is a patient in the oncology ward of your hospital. You are the Charge Nurse.
Hospital: Hopeview Cancer Center, 123 Hope Street, Hopeview
PATIENT DETAILS:
Name: Ms. Anna Martinez Marital status: Married Residence: Hopeview Suburb, Hopeview Next of kin: Mr. Carlos Martinez, husband (40, married) Admission date: 2 November 2025 Discharge date: To be determined Diagnosis: Breast cancer, Stage II Past medical history: No significant prior medical conditions Social background: School teacher, enjoys painting, and is an active member of the local art club, married for 15 years
Medical history:
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Admitted for the treatment and management of breast cancer, Stage II
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No significant prior medical conditions
Medical background: Admitted to the oncology ward for the treatment and management of Stage II breast cancer. She is currently undergoing chemotherapy.
Medical progress: Ms. Martinez is tolerating chemotherapy well. She has experienced expected side effects such as nausea and fatigue but is managing them with antiemetic medications and rest. Vital signs are stable.
Nursing management: Administration of chemotherapy, monitoring for side effects, emotional support, and education on self-care during chemotherapy.
Assessment: Ms. Martinez is responding positively to chemotherapy and managing side effects well.
Discharge plan: Pending completion of chemotherapy cycles and assessment of response to treatment. Provide education on post-chemotherapy care and follow-up instructions.
Writing Task:
Using the information given in the case notes, write a letter to Dr. Elena Rodriguez, the oncologist responsible for Ms. Anna Martinez's care, at Hopeview Cancer Center, 123 Hope Street, Hopeview. This letter is to update Dr. Rodriguez on Ms. Martinez's progress and ongoing chemotherapy treatment. In your answer:
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Expand the relevant notes into complete sentences.
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Do not use note form.
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Use letter format.
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The body of the letter should be approximately 180–200 words.