Assignment on a sick patient

Biographical Data

a.Name – R. K.

b.Address – 1817 Reeds Run Rd, New Philadelphia Oh44663

c.Phone number – 330-663-6001

d.Primary language – English

e.Authorized representative – Self

f.Age and Date of Birth – 18yrs – 5/9/99

g.Place of Birth – Mombasa, Kenya

h.Gender – Female

i.Race – Black

j.Marital Status – Single

k.Ethnic/Cultural Origin – African

l.Education level – High School

m.Occupation/Professional – Student

n.Health insurance – Blue Cross/ Blue Shield

Chief Complaint:
“My throat feels sore and scratchy, my nose has been running
continuously and I have had a slight headache. I have had these symptoms
for the last two days. Nothing seems to have brought these on, they
just started. I would take some Tylenol to relieve the headache. The
headache is dull at first but if I do not take anything it starts to
throb. It gets to a level of 5 on a scale of 1-10. I thought that sleep
would ease the headache but it does not. I use throat lozenges and some
Vicks Vaporub but it seems like I am not getting any better. I think
that I am having the flu and I would like to take care of it before it
gets worse”

Patient is an18yr old female who came to the clinic
this afternoon. She reports she has been having a runny nose and her
throat feels scratchy and sore. She has also been experiencing
headaches. The patient reports that she has been experiencing these
symptoms for two days. Tylenol helps to relieve the headache and she
takes throat lozenges and uses Vicks too. The worst of the headache is a
number 5 on the numerical pain scale. Sleep does not seem to relieve
any of the symptoms. The patient sounds nasally and would occasionally
attempt to clear her throat. She reports that she feels she is getting
worse and believes it could be the flu.

Past Medical History
– Patient reports no major previous illnesses that she could remember
but for reports of hospitalization when she was very young for infantile
tuberculosis. She also reports to have been told to have suffered from
chickenpox. Resident has no visible spots or marks on her body. She
reports no surgeries, no pregnancies or psychiatric conditions. She
reports no known allergies. Patient takes no prescription medication but
for over the counter medication for relief of pain or discomfort. She
takes 1000mg of Tylenol at least twice daily. She reports no use of
herbal medication. Patient reports to have had all of her childhood
immunizations and receives annual influenza shots. Patient reports to
have had a full annual check-up visit nine months ago in May 2017 which
also included regular blood work… Resident receives regular dental
check-up twice annually and the last one was December 2017. Eye and
hearing exam was last done in December 2017.

Family History
– Patient reports that both her parents are still living, mother is
healthy and father has hypertension (HTN). Paternal grandparents are
living with paternal grandmother suffering from chronic kidney disease
(CKD). Maternal grandmother is alive, suffering from hypertension and
stroke as well as epileptic seizures. Maternal grandfather suffered a
stroke. Mother’s siblings are alive with one sister suffering from
uterine sarcoma and another sister from hypertension. Father’s siblings
are alive; one brother suffering from HIV/AIDS and a sister has
hypertension.

IV. Objective Data

General:

Skin:

HEENT & Sinuses:

Neck & Regional Lymph Nodes:

Breasts:

Lungs & Thorax:

Heart:

Gastrointestinal:

Genitourinary:

Extremities (Peripheral Vascular):

Musculoskeletal:

Neurological:

V. Assessment

A: Differential Diagnosis (include rationales and cite sources)

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3.

B: Nursing Diagnosis

1.

C: Medical Diagnosis

VI. PLAN

A: Orders

1.Prescriptions with dosage, route, duration, and amount prescribed and if refills provided

2.Diagnostic testing

3.Problem oriented education

4.Health promotion/maintenance needs

B:
Follow-up plans (When will you schedule a follow-up appointment and
what will you address in the subsequent visit — F/U in 2 weeks; plan to
check annual labs on RTC (return to clinic).

VII.
Nursing theory and application: Select a nursing theory and apply this
to your patient’s plan and evaluation (brief statement).

VIII.
Developmental stage: Identify the developmental state and provide
rationales to support acquisition of skills in the stage (brief
statement).

IX. Cultural characteristics, diversity, sensitivity, and ethical considerations

Discuss
culturally diverse considerations you identified for this patient.
Cultural diversity is a general term that can include gender, religious
beliefs, culture, race, economic status, age, etc. Discuss one ethical
standard relevant to the care of this patient.

X.
Evaluation of care: Provide a brief statement sharing your thoughts
about the visit and/or patient. Please share what you should have done
differently.

References: Please include a minimum of
three references. The reference list must be in APA format. All sources
must be within 5 years of publication