GENESIS
TM
DM MONITOR
Programming/Troubleshooting Guide
P4520EN.04 07/14/2010
6
Subjective Clinical Questions
The following chart lists the fifty-one subjective questions offered in the Genesis DM
Questions
menu.
Question
Number
Question Text
00
Off
01
Are you experiencing more difficulty breathing today compared to a normal day?
Stress MAY cause difficulty breathing
IF ORDERED - Use oxygen
Pace yourself - don't overdo
If breathing difficulty continues
OR New cough - Can't do activities
Discuss with CARE PROVIDER
02
Are you more tired today compared to a normal day?
More tired ~ limited activities:
May be a change in\n medical condition.
Still tired? Can't do usual activities?
Chest pain, difficult breathing, cough
Discuss with CARE PROVIDER
03
Have you been using your inhalers more than usual?
Increased need for inhalers signals\n a change in condition.
Use inhalers AS PRESCRIBED
If difficult to breathe, chest tight or in
pain, or sudden cough that continues
Contact your CARE PROVIDER
04
Did you need extra pillows to sleep comfortably last night?
Using extra pillows to sleep may\n signal change. Use oxygen &
inhalers AS PRESCRIBED
Contact your CARE PROVIDER:
EXTRA pillows CONTINUES
Tired - trouble breathing - cough
05
Have you had to limit your activities more than usual?
Limited activities and more tired:
ay be a change in
medical condition.
Still tired? Can't do usual activities?
More difficult breathing or new cough
Discuss with CARE PROVIDER
06
Do you need your clinician to contact you today?
07
Are you out of any of your medications?
08
Are you having difficulty taking any of your medications?
Problems taking medicines\n-side effects
Take medicines as directed.
Read pharmacy directions.
Discuss with CARE PROVIDER