COPD Debbie O’Connor shadow health Subjective Data
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Chief Complaint
Finding:
Established chief complaint and reason for admittance
 Subjective Action Pro Tip: A patient’s chief complaint establishes any illnesses or concerns they are presenting. Asking about the chief complaint will allow the patient to voice any concerns or symptoms the patient may have. Example Question: "When did your symptoms start?"” data-html=”true” data-title=”Reports a bronchospasm three days ago (Found)” data-original-title=””>
Finding:
Reports a bronchospasm three days ago
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s chief complaint establishes any illnesses or concerns they are presenting. Asking about the chief complaint will allow the patient to voice any concerns or symptoms the patient may have.
Example Question:
When did your symptoms start?
 Subjective Action Pro Tip: A patient’s chief complaint establishes any illnesses or concerns they are 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?"” data-html=”true” data-title=”Reports increased difficulty breathing (Found)” data-original-title=””>
Finding:
Reports increased difficulty breathing
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s chief complaint establishes any illnesses or concerns they are 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?
 Subjective Action Pro Tip: A patient’s chief complaint establishes any illnesses or concerns they are presenting. Asking about the chief complaint will allow the patient to voice any concerns or symptoms the patient may have. Example Question: "What can I do for you?"” data-html=”true” data-title=”Reports desire for smoking cessation aids (Found)” data-original-title=””>
Finding:
Reports desire for smoking cessation aids
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient’s chief complaint establishes any illnesses or concerns they are presenting. Asking about the chief complaint will allow the patient to voice any concerns or symptoms the patient may have.
Example Question:
What can I do for you?
History of Present Illness
Finding:
Asked about additional symptoms
 Subjective Action 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 feel fatigued?"” data-html=”true” data-title=”Reports fatigue and weakness (Found)” data-original-title=””>
Finding:
Reports fatigue and weakness
(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 feel fatigued?
 Subjective Action 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 purulent sputum?"” data-html=”true” data-title=”Reports purulent sputum (Found)” data-original-title=””>
Finding:
Reports purulent sputum
(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 purulent sputum?
 Subjective Action 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 cough?"” data-html=”true” data-title=”Reports cough (Found)” data-original-title=””>
Finding:
Reports cough
(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 cough?
 Subjective Action 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 about your symptoms?"” data-html=”true” data-title=”Reports feeling anxious about symptoms and worsening health issues (Found)” data-original-title=””>
Finding:
Reports feeling anxious about symptoms and worsening health issues
(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 about your symptoms?
Finding:
Asked about onset and duration of symptoms
 Subjective Action 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: "When did your fatigue begin?"” data-html=”true” data-title=”Reports most severe fatigue and difficulty breathing began three days ago (Available)” data-original-title=””>
Finding:
Reports most severe fatigue and difficulty breathing began three days ago
(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:
When did your fatigue begin?
 Subjective Action 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: "When did your productive cough begin?"” data-html=”true” data-title=”Reports purulent sputum production started two weeks ago (Found)” data-original-title=””>
Finding:
Reports purulent sputum production started two weeks ago
(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:
When did your productive cough begin?
 Subjective Action 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 had your symptoms?"” data-html=”true” data-title=”Reports respiratory symptoms increased in the last four months (Available)” data-original-title=””>
Finding:
Reports respiratory symptoms increased in the last four months
(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:
How long have you had your symptoms?
Finding:
Followed up on characteristics of respiratory distress
 Subjective Action 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 does your sputum look like?"” data-html=”true” data-title=”Reports sputum is mostly clear with occasional yellow, gray, or dark color (Found)” data-original-title=””>
Finding:
Reports sputum is mostly clear with occasional yellow, gray, or dark color
(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 does your sputum look like?
 Subjective Action 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: "Are you wheezing?"” data-html=”true” data-title=”Reports wheezing (Available)” data-original-title=””>
Finding:
Reports wheezing
(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:
Are you wheezing?
 Subjective Action 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 does your cough sound like?"” data-html=”true” data-title=”Reports cough sounds like crackling (Available)” data-original-title=””>
Finding:
Reports cough sounds like crackling
(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:
What does your cough sound like?
Finding:
Asked about aggravating factors
 Subjective Action 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: "Does exertion make your symptoms worse?"” data-html=”true” data-title=”Reports exertion worsens symptoms (Available)” data-original-title=””>
Finding:
Reports exertion worsens symptoms
(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:
Does exertion make your symptoms worse?
 Subjective Action 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: "When do you have coughing fits?"” data-html=”true” data-title=”Reports coughing fits after smoking (Found)” data-original-title=””>
Finding:
Reports coughing fits after smoking
(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:
When do you have coughing fits?
Finding:
Asked about treatment and relieving factors of respiratory symptoms
 Subjective Action 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 do you wait between cigarettes?"” data-html=”true” data-title=”Reports trying to hold off on smoking cigarettes as long as possible (Found)” data-original-title=””>
Finding:
Reports trying to hold off on smoking cigarettes as long as possible
(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 do you wait between cigarettes?
Finding:
Asked about severity of respiratory distress
 Subjective Action 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: "Can you rate your symptoms on a scale of 1 to 10?"” data-html=”true” data-title=”Reports breathing difficulty and associated discomfort is a 6/10 (Found)” data-original-title=””>
Finding:
Reports breathing difficulty and associated discomfort is a 6/10
(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:
Can you rate your symptoms on a scale of 1 to 10?
Finding:
Asked about effects of health on social activity
 Subjective Action 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 your symptoms prevent you from social activities?"” data-html=”true” data-title=”Reports low social activity – doesn’t feel up to getting out and about (Found)” data-original-title=””>
Finding:
Reports low social activity – doesn’t feel up to getting out and about
(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 your symptoms prevent you from social activities?
Past Medical History
Finding:
Asked about existing health conditions
 Subjective Action Pro Tip: Inquiring into the patient’s relevant history can reveal past diagnoses and previous conditions or concerns. Information about the patient’s existing health conditions, a timeline of diagnosis, symptoms, and allergies can indicate where you should follow-up for further care and treatment. Example Question: "Do you have chronic bronchitis?"” data-html=”true” data-title=”Reports chronic bronchitis related to COPD (Found)” data-original-title=””>
Finding:
Reports chronic bronchitis related to COPD
(Found)
Pro Tip: Inquiring into the patient’s relevant history can reveal past diagnoses and previous conditions or concerns. Information about the patient’s existing health conditions, a timeline of diagnosis, symptoms, and allergies can indicate where you should follow-up for further care and treatment.
Example Question:
Do you have chronic bronchitis?
Finding:
Followed up on chronic bronchitis COPD diagnosis

