Which of the following are the correctly included in the evaluation of pulmonary symptoms? Select all that apply
1. Severity
2. Associated factors
3. Duration
4. Pressure
5. Relief
1. Severity
2. Associated factors
3. Duration
Rationale:
Severity. The PQRST and COLDSA mnemonics are useful so that pulmonary symptoms can be assessed systematically; severity is included. Associated factors. The PQRST and COLDSA mnemonics are useful so that pulmonary symptoms can be assessed systematically; associated factors is included. Duration. The PQRST and COLDSA mnemonics are useful so that pulmonary symptoms can be assessed systematically; duration is included. Pressure. Pressure is not included in the evaluation of pulmonary symptoms. Relief. Relief is not included in the evaluation of pulmonary symptoms.
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