Various tools aid in symptom assessment, including:
- Vital Signs Monitoring: Regularly checking blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate, and temperature. - Pain Scales: Utilizing numeric scales, Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale, or FLACC Scale for non-verbal patients. - Observation: Keen observation of non-verbal cues such as facial expressions, body language, and changes in behavior. - Patient Interviews: Engaging in thorough discussions with patients to understand their symptoms better.
