A20:47
A patient came in for a small procedure.
May pasyente kaming dumating para sa maliit na proseso.
I saw she looked worried and scared.
Nakita kong nag-aalala at takot siya.
Her hands were shaking a little bit.
Medyo nanginginig ang mga kamay niya.
I went near and spoke in a soft voice.
Lumapit ako at nagsalita nang mahina.
I said, "It is normal to feel nervous."
Sabi ko, "Normal lang ang kabahan."
Many people feel this way, I told her.
Maraming tao ang nakakaramdam nito, sinabi ko sa kanya.
"I will talk you through every step."
"Ipapaliwanag ko sa iyo ang bawat hakbang."
I explained what we would do next.
Sinabi ko kung ano ang susunod nating gagawin.
"Tell me if anything feels wrong," I added.
"Sabihin mo lang kung may nararamdaman kang mali," dagdag ko.
She slowly relaxed her shoulders.
Dahan-dahan niyang pinarelax ang balikat niya.
Her face looked a little bit lighter.
Gumaan nang kaunti ang mukha niya.
I felt good that I could help her.
Masaya ako na nakatulong ako sa kanya.
CA
Helping a Nervous Patient Feel Better
by @catherine_study