What would you look for in an assessment tool for patient symptoms

Using The Theory Of Unpleasant Symptoms As A Guide, What Would You Look For In An Assessment Tool For Patient Symptoms?

The discussion must address the topic, at least 400 words in your initial post. Minimum of 2 scholarly references in APA format within the last 5 years published. No plagiarism please.

Topic

• Historical Background
• The Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms
• Description of the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms
• Models That Expand or Modify the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms
• Assessment of Symptoms
• Instruments Used in Empirical Testing

Weekly Objectives

By the end of this lesson, the learner will:

• Analyze the historical background of unpleasant symptoms
• Evaluate the use the theory of  unpleasant symptoms in nursing research
• Evaluate the use of the unpleasant symptoms theory in nursing practice

Student Learning Outcomes (Outcomes 1, 2, 4)

After completing this course, the student should be able to:

• Critically analyze the philosophical underpinnings of nursing theories.
• Critique nursing’s conceptual models, grand theories, and mid-range theories.
• Construct a nursing theory that  represent current professional nursing practice