Respiratory Results | Turned In Advanced Health and Physical Assessment - NURS 580

Category Scored Items Experts selected these topics as essential components of a strong, thorough interview with this patient. Patient Data Not Scored A combination of open and closed questions will yie better patient data. The following details are facts o patient's case. Established chief complaint Reports increased breathing problems and shortness of breath Reports decreased effectiveness of inhaler Asked about onset of symptoms Reports symptoms began two days ago Asked about frequency and duration of SOB episodes Reports exacerbations lasting several minutes Reports exacerbated breathing about every 4 hours since original episode Reports waking up twice a night with asthma the past 2 nights Asked about severity of symptoms Hover To Reveal... Hover over the Patient Data items below to reveal important information, including Pro Tips and Example Questions. 7/24/22, 6:00 AM | Shadow Health® │ Digital Clinical Experiences™ from Elsevier Medical History Describes asthma severity as "not full attack," bu worse than usual Reports asthma has been interfering with activitie of daily life Asked about character of symptoms Reports recent wheezing Reports chest tightness Denies chest pain Asked about cough Reports cough Cough has persisted since original asthma exacerbation 2 days ago Describes cough as "dry" Describes cough as "small" and not severe Reports cough slightly relieved by drinking water Has not treated cough with medication or home remedies Asked about aggravating factors Reports symptoms worse at night Reports symptoms increase when lying flat on back Reports symptoms aggravated by movement