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Free OET Writing Sample Test with Answer Subtest Nursing #6

Notes: Today's date is 20 December 2024. Mr. Samuel White, a 68-year-old man, is a patient in the rehabilitation unit of your hospital. You are the Charge Nurse.

Hospital: Harmony Rehabilitation Center, 456 Serene Lane, Harmony

PATIENT DETAILS:

Name: Mr. Samuel White

Marital status: Widowed

Residence: Harmony Senior Residences, Harmony

Next of kin: Emily White, daughter (42, married, living locally)

Admission date: 5 December 2024

Discharge date: To be determined

Diagnosis: Stroke (Cerebral Vascular Accident)

Past medical history: Hypertension, type 2 diabetes, managed with medications

Social background: Retired accountant, enjoys crossword puzzles, and has been an active participant in the Harmony Senior Residences' social events, widowed for 10 years

Medical history:

  • Admitted following a stroke (Cerebral Vascular Accident)

  • History of hypertension and type 2 diabetes, both controlled with medications

Medical background: Admitted for stroke rehabilitation. Experiencing left-sided weakness and difficulty with mobility. Requires assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs).

Medical progress: Mr. White has shown gradual improvement in his left-sided weakness. Physical therapy initiated to improve mobility and regain independence in ADLs.

Nursing management: Medication administration, assistance with ADLs, monitoring vital signs, and emotional support. Frequent reassessment of neurological status.

Assessment: Mr. White is making progress in his rehabilitation and is showing improvement in mobility.

Discharge plan: Pending further improvement in mobility and independence in ADLs. Provide education on stroke prevention and self-care.

Writing Task:

Using the information given in the case notes, write a letter to Dr. Rachel Turner, the neurologist responsible for Mr. Samuel White's care, at Harmony Rehabilitation Center, 456 Serene Lane, Harmony. This letter is to update Dr. Turner on Mr. White's progress and readiness for discharge. In your answer:

  • Expand the relevant notes into complete sentences.

  • Do not use note form.

  • Use letter format.

  • The body of the letter should be approximately 180–200 words.

Dr. Rachel Turner

Harmony Rehabilitation Center

456 Serene Lane

Harmony

 

20 December 2024

 

Dear Dr. Turner,

 

Re: Mr. Samuel White, aged 68

I am writing to provide you with an update on the progress of Mr. Samuel White, who is currently under our care in the rehabilitation unit at Harmony Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. White was admitted on 5 December 2024 following a stroke (Cerebral Vascular Accident). He presented with left-sided weakness and difficulty with mobility, necessitating assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). His medical history includes hypertension and type 2 diabetes, both of which have been well-controlled with medications.

Since his admission, Mr. White has been actively engaged in stroke rehabilitation, and we are pleased to note gradual improvement in his left-sided weakness. Physical therapy has been initiated to enhance his mobility and facilitate independence in ADLs. Our nursing team has been diligently managing his medication regimen, providing assistance with ADLs, monitoring his vital signs, and offering emotional support. We continue to closely reassess his neurological status.

As of now, Mr. White is making encouraging progress in his rehabilitation and is showing increased mobility. We anticipate that his readiness for discharge will be determined as we further assess his ability to regain independence in ADLs. Our team is also prepared to provide him with education on stroke prevention and self-care as part of his transition plan.

If you have any specific instructions or considerations for Mr. White's care and rehabilitation, please do not hesitate to inform us. We remain committed to providing him with the highest level of care and support during his stay.

 

Yours sincerely,

Nurse

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