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What are signs in a medical context?
What are signs in a medical context?
Signs are any medical or trauma conditions that can be observed.
What are symptoms in a medical context?
What are symptoms in a medical context?
Symptoms are conditions that cannot be observed and must be described by the patient.
What should be determined regarding a patient and allergies?
What should be determined regarding a patient and allergies?
Determine whether the patient has any allergies to medications, food, or environmental factors.
What questions should be asked about medications?
What questions should be asked about medications?
What is meant by pertinent past history?
What is meant by pertinent past history?
What is the significance of last oral intake?
What is the significance of last oral intake?
What should be identified regarding events leading to injury or illness?
What should be identified regarding events leading to injury or illness?
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Signs and Symptoms
- Signs are observable medical or trauma conditions.
- Symptoms are conditions reported by the patient that cannot be directly observed.
Allergies
- Assess for any allergies to medications, food, or environmental factors.
Medications
- Inquire if the patient has taken any medications recently.
- Determine if the patient is on a regular medication regimen.
Pertinent Past History
- Investigate underlying medical issues such as:
- Epilepsy
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- Kidney disease
- Emphysema
Last Oral Intake
- Establish the last instance of solid or liquid consumption by the patient.
Events Leading to the Injury or Illness
- Understand the circumstances that occurred prior to the patient's illness or accident.
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