health history additions for a pediatric client Flashcards
The study explores the differences in medical history obtaining in pediatric patients, the impact of age on the process, the role of parents as historians, and the appropriate use of open-ended questions.
HEALTH HISTORY ADDITIONS FOR A PEDIATRIC CLIENT
○ SOB
○ Chronic cough
respiratory system
○ Croup or asthma
○ Wheezing or noisy breathing
respiratory system
Cyanosis
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
○ Congenital heart problems
○ History of murmurs
○ Limitation and tolerance of activities
Cardiovascular system
○ Dyspnea on exertion
Cardiovascular system
○ Stool color and characteristics
○ Diarrhea and constipation
Gastrointestinal system
○ Abdominal pain
○ Nausea and vomiting
○ History of ulcer
○ Bowel movement patterns
Gastrointestinal system
○ Painful urination
○ Polyuria/Oliguria
○ Narrowed stream
Urinary System
○ Urine color
○ History of UTI
○ Bedwetting
Urinary system
○ Penis or testicular pain
○ Any sores or lesions
○ Discharge
Male Genital System
○ Hernia or hydrocele
○ Changes in the penis and scrotum
Male Genital System
○ Itching
○ Rashes
○ Vaginal discharges
○ Date of menarche and preparedness
Female Genital system
Child’s attitude toward the opposite sex.
Sexual Health
advancement in sec education includes? (name atleast 1)
○ Masturbation
○ Relationships
○ Birth control methods
○ Sexually- transmitted diseases
musculoskeletal system (in _____ ___ ______)
○ Joint pain
○ Stiffness
○ Swelling
○ Limitation of movement
○ Gait strength
○ Coordination
bones and joints
musculoskeletal system (in ______)
○ Pain
○ Cramps
○ Weakness
muscles
musculoskeletal system (in ___ _____)
○ Pain
○ Posture
○ Spinal curvature
○ Any treatment
the back
○ Numbness and tingling
○ Learning disabilities and attention problems
○ Seizure occurrence
○ Motor coordination
NEUROLOGIC SYSTEM
○ Excessive bruising
○ Lymph node swelling
○ Exposure to toxic agents or radiation
HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM