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ShadowHealth Abdominal Assessment

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WhenFinding: Reports a bowel movement every two days (Available) Pro Tip: Asking Tina how often she has bowel movements is significant in understanding her gastrointestinal symptoms, as the bowels ... can cause or be caused by numerous conditions. Example Question: How often do you have a bowel movement? Finding: Reports last bowel movement was yesterday morning (Available) Pro Tip: Asking Tina when her last bowel movement was is significant in understanding her gastrointestinal symptoms, as a long period of time between bowel movements can indicate an underlying condition and potential discomfort. Example Question: When was your last bowel movement? • Finding: Asked about constipation • Finding: Denies constipation (Found) Pro Tip: Asking Tina about any constipation she experiences is significant in understanding her gastrointestinal symptoms, as constipation can be uncomfortable and point to an underlying condition. Example Question: Have you been constipated? • Finding: Denies hard stools (Found) Pro Tip: Asking Tina about any hard stools she experiences is significant in understanding her gastrointestinal symptoms, as hard stools can be uncomfortable and point to an underlying condition. Example Question: Have you had hard stools? • Finding: Denies straining during bowel movement (Found)Pro Tip: Asking Tina about any straining she experiences during bowel movements is significant in understanding her gastrointestinal symptoms, as straining can be uncomfortable and point to an underlying condition. Example Question: Do you strain during a bowel movement? • Finding: Asked about diarrhea • Finding: Denies diarrhea (Found) Pro Tip: Asking Tina whether she is currently experiencing any diarrhea helps you determine her ability to receive an interview and her need for immediate care. Example Question: Do you have diarrhea? • Finding: Followed up on stool characteristics • Finding: Reports stool is formed (Found) Pro Tip: Asking Tina if her stools are formed is significant in understanding her gastrointestinal symptoms and any potential conditions. Example Question: Are your stools formed? • Finding: Reports color is mediumbrown (Available) Pro Tip: Asking Tina what colors her stools are is significant in understanding her gastrointestinal symptoms and any potential conditions. Example Question: What color are your stools? • Finding: Denies blood in stool (Available) Pro Tip: Asking Tina if her stools contain blood is significant in understanding her gastrointestinal symptoms and any potential conditions. Example Question: Do you notice blood in your stool? [Show More]

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