NSG_6020 Discussion Questions

NSG_6020 Discussion Questions NSG_6020 Discussion Questions Discussion Question 1 Based on your performance and the expert feedback in your HISTORY collection, describe two missed questions and your understanding of why they were important to collect for this case history. Use specific references from your text to explain. The first question I would like to address in the initial history would be to ask if he has noticed any swelling in his legs or feet? It is crucial to assess edema with shortness of breath (SOB) to help determine if it may be a cardiac problem such as heart failure. The common symptoms of HF are dyspnea with exertion or rest, orthopnea, and edema. Patients also may complain of nonproductive cough and fatigue. Signs include ankle or pretibial edema, rapid weight gain caused by fluid retention, bibasilar crackles, tachycardia. Another important question will be to ask if he has noticed any change in sputum's color. Chronic cough with blood-tinged or bloody can be related to pulmonary TB and many health problems; it is essential to collect data during the history to narrow down the problem to make sure that you do not miss any critical details (Bickley, 2016). Discussion Question 2 Based on your performance and the expert feedback in your PHYSICAL EXAM collection, describe two errors in your exam performance or documentation. Use specific references from your text to explain the importance of these findings in correct assessment of this client.