Pair up with a colleague and take turns practicing one of the dialogues.
Nurse Akosua (N): Good morning, Mr. Kojo. How are you feeling today?
Patient Kojo (P): I'm feeling a little better, but my stomach still hurts.
N: Hmm, I see. Let me ask you some questions. What did you eat yesterday?
P: In the morning, I drank Koko and ate buffloaf.
N: Okay. What about lunch?
P: I ate banku with okro soup and fish.
N: Did you eat pepper or shito with it?
P: Yes, I added a little pepper. It was very hot!
N: That could be part of the problem. And dinner?
P: I ate fufu with light soup, meat, and mushrooms.
N: Hmm… that’s heavy for dinner. Did you drink anything?
P: Yes, I drank malt after eating.
N: Alright. Let’s reduce the spicy food and heavy meals in the evening for now. Try boiled yams or rice with vegetables and fish. No akpeteshie, okay?
P: (laughs) No akpeteshie! I promise.
N: Good. I’ll come back later to check on you.
P: Thank you, Nurse Akosua.
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Nurse Adwoa (N): Good afternoon, Madam Ama. I hear your blood pressure is high again. What have you been eating?
Patient Ama (P): Yesterday I ate yam with groundnut soup and meat. I also had plantain and cassava in the evening.
N: And drinks?
P: I drank beer after eating.
N: Hmm. Too much meat and beer are not good. Did you eat vegetables or fruits?
P: No, I don’t like vegetables. I only ate one mango.
N: Let’s make some changes. Try eating a rice ball with light soup and more fish than meat. Add coconut, pear, or vegetables to your meals. And drink Milo or tea, not beer.
P: Okay. I will try
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