B10:44
Yesterday I met a patient before her procedure.
Kemarin saya bertemu seorang pasien sebelum prosedurnya.
She was nervous and her hands were shaking.
Dia gugup dan tangannya gemetar.
I smiled and sat down next to her.
Saya tersenyum dan duduk di sebelahnya.
I said, “It is normal to feel nervous.”
Saya berkata, “Merasa gugup itu wajar.”
She looked at me and took a deep breath.
Dia menatap saya dan menarik napas dalam.
I told her, “I will talk you through every step.”
Saya bilang, “Saya akan menjelaskan setiap langkah.”
I explained what would happen in simple words.
Saya menjelaskan apa yang akan terjadi dengan kata sederhana.
She asked if it would hurt much.
Dia bertanya apakah akan sakit sekali.
I said, “Just a little pinch, then it’s fine.”
Saya bilang, “Cuma sedikit cubitan, lalu tidak apa-apa.”
I added, “Tell me if anything feels wrong.”
Saya tambahkan, “Beri tahu saya kalau ada yang terasa aneh.”
Her face relaxed and she nodded slowly.
Wajahnya rileks dan dia mengangguk pelan.
When we started, she held my hand.
Saat kami mulai, dia memegang tangan saya.
Talking a Patient Through It: A Calm Recap
by @maya44