EXAM COUGH - WEEK 7
(DANNY RIVERA)
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, Comprehensive Pediatric Respiratory Assessment
1. Subjective Data Collection
Chief Complaint
1. Established primary reason for visit: "What brings you to the Nurse's office
today?"
o Empathy statement: "I'm sorry you're not feeling well."
2. Pain assessment: Current pain level rated on 0-10 scale
History of Present Illness
3. Cough characteristics:
• Onset: "When did the cough start?"
• Frequency/duration: "How often/long does coughing last?"
• Character: Wet/dry, sputum production
4. Aggravating factors: "What makes cough worse?"
5. Exposure history:
o Sick contacts
o Hand hygiene practices
o Cough etiquette
6. Relieving factors:
o What helps cough?
o Medication use (color, frequency)
7. Activity level changes since illness onset
8. Nasal symptoms:
o Rhinorrhea (color, consistency)
o Sneezing frequency
9. Ear symptoms:
o Pain/discharge
o Hearing changes
o Infection history
10. Throat symptoms: