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Signs and Symptoms, Disease Classification - Coggle Diagram
Signs and Symptoms
Definition: Patient-reported problems
Examples
Stomach pain
Headache
Nausea
Characteristics
Subjective
Felt by patient
Reported to provider
May not be observable
SIGNS:
Definition: Observable or measurable evidence
Characteristics:
Seen by provider
Measured by provider
Physical findings
Objective
Examples:
Vomiting
Elevated blood pressure
Elevated temperature
Symptoms
Disease Classification
CHRONIC DISEASE
Definition:
Long-term
Persistent
May last entire life
Characteristics
Slow onset
Long duration
Remission
Exacerbation
Example 1: Hypertension
Signs
Elevated blood pressure
Symptoms
Headache
Dizziness
Fatigue
Example 2: Asthma
Signs:
Wheezing
Rapid breathing
Symptoms
Shortness of breath
Chest tightness
Cough
ACUTE DISEASE
Definition
Short-term
Sudden onset
Days or weeks
Characteristics
Short duration
Sudden onset
Exacerbation
Example 1: Pneumonia
Signs
Elevated temperature
Rapid breathing
Symptoms
Cough
Chest Pain
Shortness of breath
Example 2: Gastroenteritis
Signs
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Elevated temperature
Symptoms
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Cramping