Nurses use a combination of subjective and objective methods to assess severity:
Vital Signs: Monitoring vital signs like heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature to gauge the patient's condition. Pain Scales: Utilizing pain scales to understand the intensity of pain experienced by the patient. Clinical Judgement: Relying on their clinical experience and knowledge to assess the overall condition of the patient. Diagnostic Tests: Interpreting results from diagnostic tests like blood work, imaging, and other laboratory tests.
