Breathing independent of vocalization | Normal | Occasional labored breathing; short period of hyperventilation | Noisy, labored breathing; long period of hyperventilation; Cheyne-Stokes respiration | |
Negative vocalization | None | Occasional moan or groan; low level speech with a negative or disapproving quality | Repeated troubled calling out; loud moaning or groaning; crying | |
Facial expression | Smiling or inexpressive | Sad; frightened; frowned | Facial grimacing | |
Body language | Relaxed | Tense; distressed pacing; fidgeting | Rigid; fists clenched; knees pulled up; pulling or pushing away; striking out | |
Consolability | No need to console | Distracted or reassured by voice or touch | Unable to console, distract, or reassure | |
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