Western Governors University; PSYCH C487 Shadow Health -Nicole Diaz- PTSD

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Nicole Diaz- PTSD Chief Complaint Finding: Established chief complaint Finding: Reports sleep problems (Found) Pro Tip: A patient's chief complaint establishes any illnesses or concerns they ar ... e presenting. Asking about the chief complaint will allow the patient to voice any concerns or symptoms the patient may have. Example Question: What are your symptoms? History of Present Illness Finding: Asked about onset and frequency of sleep problems Finding: Reports sleep problems for the past 10+ years (Found) Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits information relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing. Example Question: Do you have a history of sleep problems? Finding: Reports having problems sleeping most nights of the week (Found) Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits information relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing. Example Question: How long have you been having sleep problems? Finding:Asked about sleep quality and characteristics Finding: Reports recent sleep problems include nightmares (Found) Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits information relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing. Example Question: What wakes you up at night? Finding: Reports falling asleep often takes more than an hour (Found) Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits information relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing. Example Question: How long does it take for you to fall asleep? Finding: Reports waking up two or three times during the night for "at least ten minutes" (Found) Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits information relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing. Example Question: How often do you wake up during the night? Finding: Reports waking in the morning feeling "out of it" and not rested (Found) Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits information relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing. Example Question: How do you feel when you wake up in the morning? Finding: Reports frequent snoring (Available) Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits information relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing. Example Question: Do you snore? Finding: Asked about sleep habitsFinding: Reports going to bed "around midnight," but feeling "too nervous" to sleep (Found) Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits informati [Show More]

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