How to discuss patient comfort in Spanish

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Are you comfortable? ¿Está cómodo?
Did you sleep okay? ¿Ha dormido bien?
Are you cold? ¿Tiene frío?
Are you hot? ¿Tiene calor?
Do you need another blanket? ¿Necesita otra cobija?
Do you need a bedpan? ¿Necesita un bacín o bacinilla?
Would you like another pillow? ¿Quiere otra almohada?
I'm going to put the bedpan here. Voy a poner el bacín o bacinilla aquí.
Are you in pain? ¿Tiene dolor?
Where does it hurt? ¿Dónde le duele?
Touch the spot where it hurts. Toque el lugar donde le duele.
Is the pain sharp? ¿Es un dolor agudo?
Is the pain dull? ¿Es un dolor sordo?
Is the pain throbbing? ¿El dolor es pulsátil?
Is the pain constant? ¿El dolor es constante?
Is the pain crushing? ¿Es un dolor opresivo?

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