Focused_Exam_Type_1_Diabetes_Results_.docx

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How do you feel? Finding: Asked about patient's comfort Finding: Reports feeling comfortable (Found) Pro Tip: Assessing a pediatric patient's status involves asking about their current comfort, needs,... and chief complaint. It's important to check in with a patient's status, because it may reveal insight into their current condition. Example Question: Are you having pain right now? Finding: Asked about patient's needs Finding: Denies needing anything (Found) Pro Tip: Assessing a pediatric patient's status involves asking about their current comfort, needs, and chief complaint. It's important to check in with a patient's status, because it may reveal insight into their current condition. Example Question: Do you need anything? History of Present Illness Patient Finding: Asked patient about symptoms of DKA Finding: Denies remembering incident very well (Found) Pro Tip: Asking a pediatric patient about the duration and onset 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: Why were you admitted? Finding: Reports feeling nauseated at a horseback riding lesson [Show More]

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