Assessment differs from diagnostic testing because assessment:

Which can trigger breathlessness?

Chief Complaint “I can’t sleep in my bed.” History 74-year-old female Sleeps in recliner Uses four pillows Swollen ankles Weight gain of 12 lbs in two weeks Assessment RR 26 Bilateral lower extremity edema Mild cyanosis Questions What type of dyspnea is present? What disease comes to mind? Why does lying flat worsen symptoms? What additional findings would you expect? What questions would you ask during the interview?

Dyspnea is considered:

A patient sleeping in a recliner due to breathing difficulty most likely has:

Chief Complaint “I feel like I’m suffocating.” History 60-year-old male COPD history Increasing shortness of breath Assessment RR 30 Accessory muscle use Anxious facial expression Questions What term describes the sensation of suffocation? What causes this sensation? Why is air hunger distressing? What additional assessment findings would you look for? How would you rate severity using the Borg Scale?

Which finding can be obtained before touching any equipment?

Which is considered a symptom?

The Modified Borg Scale measures:

The primary purpose of bedside assessment is to: