Question

2. Cultural Care - Most appropriate choice for interpretation 3. Interview-tactics for a successful interview Environment What age to interview alone Best way to address spirituality and faith? 4. Subjective vs Objective Data: examples 5. Symptom vs sign-(difference) 6. Child visit: what basic measurements to assess growth/ general health

Answer 1

SUBJECTIVE DATA : The information given by the patient in his own words. Patient states : I have severe pain on my abdomen and it is radiating to groin"

OBJECTIVE DATA: The information elicited by the health care professional on Assessment ex) On physical examination patient legs swelled and skin of leg is warm and weak peripheral pulses felt.

SYMPTOM : it is told by the patient . Symptom varies from patient to patient. EX) pain, redness, urine frequency, burning sensation, double vision, hair loss, immobility.

SIGN : it is elicited by physician during physical examination or using laboratory studies. EX) Bruit, wheeze, cobbler stone appearance, degeneration.

CULTURAL CARE : rendering care to a patient with the consideration of their cultural values and respect. Treat patient with dignity.