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Nursing

Read the following information.

Free OET Writing Sample Test with Answer Subtest Nursing #5

Notes: Today's date is 12 September 2024. Ms. Rebecca Collins, a 45-year-old woman, is a patient in the maternity ward of your hospital. You are the Charge Nurse.

Hospital: Blossomfield Maternity Hospital, 123 Spring Lane, Blossomfield

PATIENT DETAILS:

Name: Ms. Rebecca Collins

Marital status: Married

Residence: Blossomfield Suburb, Blossomfield

Next of kin: Mr. James Collins, husband (47, married)

Admission date: 8 September 2024 

Discharge date: To be determined

Diagnosis: Normal vaginal delivery with postpartum recovery

Past medical history: Uncomplicated pregnancy, no chronic medical conditions

Social background: Elementary school teacher, enjoys cooking, and is an active member of the local parenting group

Medical history:

  • Uncomplicated pregnancy without complications

  • Delivered a healthy baby girl on 8 September 2024

Medical background: Admitted to the maternity ward for postpartum recovery following a normal vaginal delivery. No complications during labor or delivery.

Medical progress: Ms. Collins is recovering well from her delivery. She is experiencing typical postpartum symptoms, including uterine contractions and vaginal bleeding, both of which are within normal limits. Vital signs are stable. She is breastfeeding and bonding with her baby.

Nursing management: Monitoring of vital signs, assessment of uterine contractions and vaginal bleeding, assistance with breastfeeding, emotional support, and education on postpartum care.

Assessment: Ms. Collins is recovering satisfactorily post-delivery and bonding well with her newborn.

Discharge plan: Pending continued recovery, education on postpartum self-care, and support for breastfeeding.

Writing Task:

Using the information given in the case notes, write a letter to Dr. Emily Roberts, the obstetrician responsible for Ms. Rebecca Collins's care, at Blossomfield Maternity Hospital, 123 Spring Lane, Blossomfield. This letter is to update Dr. Roberts on Ms. Collins'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. Emily Roberts

Obstetrician Blossomfield Maternity Hospital

123 Spring Lane, Blossomfield

 

12 September 2024

 

Dear Dr. Roberts,

 

Re: Ms. Rebecca Collins, aged 45

I am writing to provide you with an update on the progress of Ms. Rebecca Collins, who is currently under our care in the maternity ward at Blossomfield Maternity Hospital.

Ms. Collins was admitted on 8 September 2024 following a normal vaginal delivery. The labor and delivery process were uncomplicated, and she gave birth to a healthy baby girl on the same day. Since her admission, she has been recovering well from the delivery, experiencing typical postpartum symptoms such as uterine contractions and vaginal bleeding, all of which are within normal limits. Her vital signs have remained stable throughout her stay.

Our nursing team has been providing comprehensive care, including monitoring her vital signs, assessing uterine contractions and vaginal bleeding, assisting with breastfeeding, offering emotional support, and educating her on postpartum self-care.

I am pleased to report that Ms. Collins is recovering satisfactorily and is bonding well with her newborn. We anticipate that her readiness for discharge will be determined pending continued recovery and successful breastfeeding. We will continue to provide her with the necessary education and support during her stay.

If you have any specific instructions or considerations for Ms. Collins's care, please do not hesitate to inform us. We remain committed to providing her and her newborn with the highest level of care during this important time.

 

Yours sincerely,

Charge Nurse

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