What Questions Should Nurses Ask During Symptom Assessment?
Nurses should ask open-ended questions to gather comprehensive data. Here are some examples:
Onset: "Can you tell me when you first noticed this symptom?" Duration: "How long has this symptom been bothering you?" Location: "Can you point to where you feel the symptom?" Intensity: "On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your pain?" Quality: "Can you describe what the pain feels like?" Aggravating and Alleviating Factors: "What activities or positions make the symptom worse or better?" Associated Symptoms: "Have you noticed any other symptoms occurring with this one?"
