DETAILS

A patient returns to the outpatient clinic after a hospital stay for asthma. The doctor notes the patient's improvement and no need for inpatient care. They discuss following inhaler instructions, avoiding triggers, and possibly running a breathing test to confirm progress.

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LEARNING GOALS

In this lesson, you'll learn how to evaluate an outpatient's progress after treatment. You'll practice asking about specific symptoms, such as the absence of previous pain, and checking if the patient has experienced any setbacks to determine whether a patient is no longer in need of extensive treatment or follow-up care.