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Visiting the Clinic

Kunjungan ke Klinik

Pagi ini saya bangun dengan tenggorokan sakit dan demam ringan. Kepala saya pusing sedikit, dan badan terasa lelah. Saya memutuskan pergi ke klinik dekat rumah. Saya melihat jam, lalu memakai masker dan membawa botol air. Saya berjalan pelan ke sana, karena tidak ingin jatuh. Klinik itu bersih dan terang. Petugas resepsionis menyapa saya dengan ramah, lalu memberi saya formulir. Saya menulis nama, alamat, dan keluhan saya. Setelah itu, saya duduk di ruang tunggu. Saya mendengar beberapa orang batuk, dan bau obat kuat. Saya merasa sedikit takut, tetapi juga tenang karena ada dokter. Untuk tenang, saya menarik napas panjang, membaca poster cuci tangan, dan minum air hangat. Perawat memanggil nama saya. Ia mengukur suhu, tekanan darah, dan detak nadi. Ia juga bertanya sejak kapan saya sakit dan apakah saya alergi obat. Saya menjawab dengan jelas. Dokter datang, tersenyum, dan menyapa saya. Ia mendengarkan napas saya dengan stetoskop, melihat tenggorokan, dan memeriksa hidung. Dokter berkata saya terkena flu. Ia menyarankan saya istirahat, minum air putih, dan makan sup hangat. Ia memberi resep obat, dan menjelaskan cara minum tiga kali sehari. Dokter juga berkata mungkin saya akan mengantuk. Setelah membayar di kasir, saya menerima nota dan kantong obat. Saya pulang naik bus, merasa lebih tenang, dan berjanji tidur lebih awal, cuci tangan, serta memakai masker agar tidak menulari orang lain.

English Translation

This morning I woke up with a sore throat and a mild fever. My head felt a little dizzy, and my body felt tired. I decided to go to the clinic near my house. I looked at the clock, then put on a mask and brought a water bottle. I walked slowly there, because I did not want to fall. The clinic was clean and bright. The receptionist greeted me kindly, then gave me a form. I wrote my name, address, and my complaint. After that, I sat in the waiting room. I heard some people coughing, and there was a strong smell of medicine. I felt a little afraid, but also calm because there was a doctor. To calm down, I took a deep breath, read a poster about handwashing, and drank warm water. The nurse called my name. She measured my temperature, blood pressure, and pulse. She also asked since when I was sick and whether I was allergic to medicine. I answered clearly. The doctor came, smiled, and greeted me. She listened to my breathing with a stethoscope, looked at my throat, and examined my nose. The doctor said I had the flu. She advised me to rest, drink water, and eat warm soup. She gave me a prescription and explained how to take the medicine three times a day. The doctor also said I might feel sleepy. After paying at the cashier, I received a receipt and a bag of medicine. I went home by bus, felt calmer, and promised to sleep earlier, wash my hands, and wear a mask so I do not infect other people.