Which of the following are Review of Systems (ROS) questions? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

A. No cough, wheezing, shortness of breath is correct because it reflects subjective information provided by the patient regarding their respiratory system. In a ROS, the clinician systematically asks the patient about the presence or absence of specific symptoms across body systems. Stating “no cough, wheezing, shortness of breath” is a patient-reported history, which is exactly what ROS aims to capture. B. Bilateral inspiratory wheeze with mild intercostal retractions is incorrect because this is an objective finding observed by the clinician during the physical examination, not a symptom reported by the patient. ROS focuses exclusively on subjective reports, not observable signs. C. Reports increased inhaler use following exercise is correct because it is a patient-reported symptom indicating functional limitations or exacerbations of their respiratory condition. This type of information is included in the ROS because it comes directly from the patient’s experience, rather than the nurse’s observations or test results. D. No hemoptysis or change in sputum color or consistency is correct because it documents the absence of patient-reported symptoms, which is a standard approach in ROS. ROS often captures both the presence and absence of symptoms, allowing clinicians to screen systematically for abnormalities. E. Chest radiograph findings show loculated pleural effusion is incorrect because this represents an objective diagnostic result, not a patient-reported symptom. Imaging, lab tests, and other diagnostic data are part of the physical exam or diagnostic workup, not the ROS.Top of FormBottom of Form