SHADOW HEALTH:
FOCUSED EXAM:
COUGH - WEEK 7
(DANNY RIVERA) WITH
100% CORRECT
ANSWERS 2024
SUBJECTIVE DATA COLLECTION
PATIENT DATA
CHIEF COMPLAINT
Established chief complaint
What brings you to the Nurse's office today?
EMPATHIZE
I am sorry you're not feeling well.
Can you rate your current pain level on a scale of 0
to 10?
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS
Asked about onset of cough
Asked about frequency and duration of cough
, When did the cough start?
How often are you coughing?
How long does the coughing last?
Asked about character of cough
Is your cough wet or dry?
Do you cough up sputum?
Asked about aggravating factors of cough?
Do you know what is making the cough worse?
Asked about exposure to germs
Asked about hand hygiene
Asked about cough etiquette
Have you been around anyone sick?
EDUCATE
Hand hygiene is very is very important. Make sure
to wash your hands with soap and water before,
during, and after preparing food, before and after
eating food, before and after treating a cut or
wound, or after contact with someone who is ill.
Do you cover your mouth when you cough?
EDUCATE
It is important to cover your mouth and nose when
you cough or sneeze to help stop the spread of
germs.
Asked about relieving factors for cough
What helps relieve your cough?
Followed up on cough medicine
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