Hi, I’m Mary, and I’ll be taking care of you today.

Mary is greeting the person.

Hello, what’s your name?

Mary asks for the person’s name.

My name is Fatima Khan.

The person answers Mary’s question.

How old are you?

Mary asks about the person’s age.

Um… I don’t know.

The person is unsure of their age.

How are you feeling today?

Mary asks about the person’s current condition.

I feel really strange. I’m shaky and I’m having a hard time focusing on things.

The person describes feeling unwell.

I’m sorry to hear that.

Mary expresses sympathy.

Are you having any other health issues?

Mary inquires about other health problems.

Well, I just need to feel better.

The person expresses a desire to improve their health.

For how long have you been experiencing these symptoms?

Mary asks how long the person has been feeling unwell.

I haven’t felt quite this way before… but um… no, I’m just not feeling right.

The person explains their symptoms.

Do you know the building you are in?

Mary asks if the person knows their location.

I… um… well, I’m not sure why I’m here.

The person is uncertain about why they’re in the building.

Why have you been hospitalized?

Mary asks about the reason for the person’s hospitalization.

Um… I think with Adara. My daughter.

The person mentions their daughter as a reason for being hospitalized.

Do you have any heart problems?

Mary asks about the person’s heart condition.

Not usually, but… it’s beating rapidly right now.

The person describes their current heart rate.

I’m sorry to hear that.

Mary expresses sympathy again.

For how long has your heart been beating rapidly?

Mary asks about the duration of the rapid heart rate.

I don’t know when it began.

The person is unsure when their heart rate increased.

Do you feel nauseated?

Mary asks about nausea.

I’m not nauseated. I just feel really strange.

The person clarifies their symptoms.

I’m sorry about that. We shall establish the problem and make you feel better.

Mary empathizes and reassures the person of assistance.

Thank you.

The person expresses gratitude.

How would you describe your normal health?

Mary asks about the person’s usual health status.

I feel strange right now. I normally don’t feel this bad.

The person describes their current and usual health.

Have you taken any medications?

Mary asks about medications.

I just took it.

The person indicates they’ve recently taken medication.

Do you know why you were given the medicine?

Mary asks about the reason for the medication.

I… um… well, I’m not sure why I’m here.

The person is unsure why they received the medication.