Three months later when Bev visits Bob again she asks how he has been getting on.
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NURSE: How are you getting on?
BOB: The pain is a bit better but it hasn’t gone completely.
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NURSE: Have you tried any of the strategies we spoke about at my last visit?
BOB: Yes, I’ve joined a stroke club and do my relaxation exercises every night. We changed the shower head so that the pressure is less and I’ve bought some tighter fitting cotton shirts.
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NURSE: Is the medication helping?
BOB: Yes, I am on amitriptyline at night and it definitely helps.
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NURSE: How would you rate your pain now? It was a “10” last time we met.
BOB: I feel most days it is a “6” and I feel I am ready to start bowling again.
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NURSE: Hopefully things will continue to improve and I will see you again in 6 months.
BOB: Thank you, Bev.
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