Respiratory Results | Turned In Advanced Health Assessment - Spring 2019, NSG516 Online

During the patient interview, there are a number of opportunities to provide patient education and empathy. The opportunities listed below are those identified by nursing experts to be of particular importance to this patient. A Model Statement is provided as an example of an appropriate response to each opportunity. Opportunities marked as Not Encountered are opportunities that were not elicited in the interview Opportunities marked as Not Followed Up are missed opportunities that were present in the interview, but where no statements were made Opportunities marked as Followed Up were followed up by students, and include the dialogue between student and patient 1 Symptoms Followed Up Description: Tina describes the symptoms that have been bothering her. What brings you in? Question 01:35 PM EST I came in because I've been having breathing problems, and my inhaler just isn't working the way it normally does. I am sorry to hear your breathing has been bothering you. Lets see what can be done to improve the shortness of breath. Empathize 01:36 PM EST I appreciate you telling me that. When did you start having breathing problems? Question 01:36 PM EST My breathing's been acting up off and on for the past two days. How often do you have breathing problems? Question 01:36 PM EST Maybe as much as every four hours? It's a lot. I agree, every four hours is a lot! Empathize 01:37 PM EST Thanks. How long does the shortness of breath last? Question 01:37 PM EST My breathing's been acting up off and on for the past two days