Hospital Survival English Lesson 04

Seeing the Nurse: Basic Questions

Follow Jack as he answers the nurse's questions about symptoms, allergies, and medications.

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AI COMIC · REAL-LIFE SCENESeeing the Nurse (Basic Questions)看护士（基础问诊）

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01Nurse Emily

Jack Gao?

高立军先生？

Jack: Yes, that's me.

是我。

02Nurse Emily

What brings you in today?

您今天为什么来看病？

Jack: I have a sore throat and a fever.

我喉咙痛，而且发烧。

03Nurse Emily

How long have you had these symptoms?

这些症状多久了？

Jack: For about three days.

大概三天了。

04Nurse Emily

Are you allergic to any medications?

您对什么药物过敏吗？

Jack: No, I don't think so.

没有，我想没有。

05Nurse Emily

Are you taking any medications right now?

您现在正在吃什么药吗？

Jack: Yes, I'm taking blood pressure medicine.

是的，我在吃降压药。

06Nurse Emily

Do you have any pain right now?

您现在有疼痛吗？

Jack: Just a sore throat.

只是喉咙痛。

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What brings you in today?

Ask why the patient came in.

I have a sore throat and a fever.

Describe two symptoms.

How long have you had these symptoms?

Ask how long the symptoms have lasted.

For about three days.

Give an approximate duration.

Are you allergic to any medications?

Ask about medication allergies.

I'm taking blood pressure medicine.

Name a current medication.

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