Pro Tip: Broad questions like this one enable the patient to establish their
chief complaint. Asking Tina if she's had any problems with her heart will
allow her to mention any concerns she's recently had regarding her heart.
Example Question:
Have you ever had palpitations?
Finding:
Describes heart rate during episodes as feeling "faster than usual"
(Found)
Pro Tip: Broad questions like this one enable the patient to establish their
chief complaint. Asking Tina if she's had any problems with her heart will
allow her to mention any concerns she's recently had regarding her heart.
Example Question:
Have you had any problems with your heart?
History of Presenting Illness
Finding:
Asked about onset
Finding:
,Reports first episode a month ago
(Found)
Pro Tip: Determining the onset of a health problem is the first step to
understanding if the underlying condition is acute or chronic.
Example Question:
How long ago did you start having palpitations?
Finding:
Asked about frequency and duration of fast heartbeat episodes
Finding:
Reports episodes occur "about once a week"
(Found)
Pro Tip: Conditions, like palpitations, might change over time. Asking Tina
when her palpitations began will give you a broader sense for her condition
and her chief complaint.
Example Question:
When do the palpitations occur?
Finding:
Reports 3-4 episodes total
(Found)
Pro Tip: Symptoms often vary from patient to patient. Asking Tina how many
palpitation episodes she's experienced in the last month specifies the way
her individual symptoms manifest.
Example Question:
How many palpitation episodes have you had?
, Finding:
Reports fast heartbeat episodes last 5-10 minutes
(Found)
Pro Tip: Conditions, like palpitations, might change over time. Asking Tina
about the duration of her palpitations recently will allow you to assess the
recent severity of her condition.
Example Question:
How long do your palpitations last?
Finding:
Asked about character of palpitations
Finding:
Describes palpitations as "thumping" or "pounding"
(Found)
Pro Tip: Symptoms often vary from patient to patient. Asking Tina to describe
her palpitations specifies the way her individual symptoms manifest.
Example Question:
How does your heart feel during the palpitations?
Finding:
Reports episodes accompanied by mild anxiety
(Found)
Pro Tip: Symptoms often vary from patient to patient. Asking Tina whether
she is anxious during her palpitations specifies the way her individual
symptoms manifest.
Example Question:
Do you feel anxious during the palpitations?
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