psych c487-shadow-health-john-larsen-anxiety-and-panic-attack

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Patient: John Larsen – Anxiety and Panic Attack • Finding:Established chief complaint Finding:Reports that he felt like he was "smothering" - sense of chest pressure(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. Where do you feel the smothering sensation? Finding:Reports feeling rapid heartbeat(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. Can you describe the smothering sensation? • Reports sweating and shivering (Available) 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: Can you describe the smothering sensation? • Finding: Reports shortness of breath (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: Do you ever get short of breath? • Finding: Asked about onset and duration of symptoms • Finding: Reports feeling started last night (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 the smothering sensation start? • Finding: Reports feeling began at 3 am (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 the smothering sensation start? • Finding: Reports that feeling has been constant since onset (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: Has the smothering sensation been constant? • Finding: Asked about aggravating factors of symptoms • Finding: Reports that movement or anything besides resting seems to make the symptoms worse (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 makes the smothering sensation worse? • Finding: Asked about relieving factors of symptoms • Finding: Reports trying to take deep breaths (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 makes the smothering sensation better? • Finding: Reports resting to try to feel calmer (Available) Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current [Show More]

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