OET Writing Practice Test 39
OET Writing Task (Nursing)
You are a registered nurse at Lakeside General Hospital, Orthopaedic Ward.
You are writing to Ms. Claire Anderson, Community Health Nurse, who will visit the patient at home after discharge for continued wound care and mobility support.
Patient Details:
Name: Mrs. Linda Matthews
Age: 66 years
Admission Date: 3 October 2025
Discharge Date: 18 October 2025
Medical History:
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (diagnosed 2012)
Hypertension
Obesity (BMI 32)
History of varicose veins
Allergic to penicillin
Present Admission:
Mrs. Matthews was admitted with an infected diabetic foot ulcer on the right heel, which developed after a minor cut from new footwear. Initial swab culture grew Staphylococcus aureus. She was commenced on IV Clindamycin 600 mg 8-hourly for 7 days, later changed to oral form (300 mg 6-hourly).
Blood glucose on admission: 15.4 mmol/L
HbA1c: 8.6%
Wound showed necrotic tissue; surgical debridement performed on 6 October.
Current Status (18 Oct):
Afebrile, stable vitals
Wound healing well; minimal discharge, no odour
Ambulating short distances with crutches
Blood glucose averages 7.8–8.5 mmol/L
Appetite improving
Reports mild pain during dressing change
Needs guidance on wound hygiene and dietary control
Ongoing Care Requirements:
Daily wound dressing with sterile saline and non-adhesive gauze
Monitor for signs of reinfection (redness, swelling, discharge, fever)
Reinforce diabetic foot care education (foot inspection, footwear hygiene)
Encourage gradual ambulation
Continue oral Clindamycin for 5 more days
Maintain blood sugar chart and record fasting/post-prandial readings
Family / Home Situation:
Lives with husband, retired, supportive but not trained in wound care. The couple resides in a single-storey home with good accessibility.
Writing Task:
Using the information given in the case notes, write a letter to Ms. Claire Anderson, Community Health Nurse, requesting ongoing wound management and diabetic care for Mrs. Matthews following her hospital discharge.
Your letter should be in the appropriate professional format.
Do not use note form.