Read the following information.
Free OET Writing Sample Test with Answer Subtest Nursing #2
Notes:
Today's date is 5 August 2023. Mrs. Evelyn Martinez, a 68-year-old woman, is a patient in the medical-surgical ward of your hospital. You are the Charge Nurse.
Hospital: Meadowbrook Regional Hospital, 321 Meadow Lane, Meadowbrook
PATIENT DETAILS:
Name: Mrs. Evelyn Martinez
Marital status: Married
Residence: Meadowbrook Senior Living, Meadowbrook
Next of kin: Sarah Martinez, daughter (42, single)
Admission date: 29 July 2023
Discharge date: 10 August 2023
Diagnosis: Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Past medical history: Hypertension, COPD
Social background: Retired librarian, enjoys knitting, and participates in Meadowbrook Senior Living's book club, widowed for 8 years
Medical history:
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COPD diagnosis in 2010
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History of hypertension, managed with medication
Medical background: Admitted with an acute exacerbation of COPD - increased dyspnea, productive cough, wheezing, low oxygen saturation, and fatigue. Required oxygen therapy via nasal cannula. Afebrile. Limited mobility. Experienced difficulty performing activities of daily living (ADLs).
Medical progress: Mild improvement in respiratory symptoms. Oxygen saturation stabilized with minimal oxygen requirement. Able to ambulate short distances with assistance.
Nursing management: Oxygen therapy management, respiratory treatments, medication administration, and assistance with ADLs.
Assessment: Mrs. Martinez's respiratory status has improved, and she is ready for discharge.
Discharge plan: Continue prescribed medications and oxygen therapy at home. Daughter, Sarah Martinez, will assist with ADLs. Provide instructions for monitoring symptoms and when to seek medical attention.
Writing Task:
Using the information given in the case notes, write a discharge letter to Mr. William Collins, Administrator of Meadowbrook Senior Living, 456 Garden Way, Meadowbrook. This letter will accompany Mrs. Martinez back to the senior living facility upon her discharge. 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. The body of the letter should be approximately 180–200 words.