I‑HUMAN CASE STUDY – NURS 6541 WEEK 7: 18‑MONTH‑OLD MALE WITH ACUTE VOMITING AND DIARRHEA | OUTPATIENT CLINIC WITH LABORATORY CAPABILITIES PATIENT INFORMATION (I‑HUMAN CASE WEEK 7, NURS 6541)

I HUMAN CASE STUDY NURS 6541 WEEK 7 18
MONTH OLD MALE WITH ACUTE VOMITING AND
DIARRHEA OUTPATIENT CLINIC WITH
LABORATORY CAPABILITIES

,PATIENT INFORMATION (I-HUMAN CASE WEEK 7, NURS 6541)

 Name: (Hidden for privacy)

 Age: 18 months

 Gender: Male

 Height: 2′9″ (64 cm)

 Weight: 28 lbs (12.7 kg)

 BMI: Within expected range for age

 Encounter Type: Outpatient clinic visit with laboratory capabilities

 Reason for Visit: Vomiting and diarrhea

 Date: 2025

This case involves a previously healthy 18-month-old male brought in by his caregiver due to acute
onset of vomiting and diarrhea, raising concern for dehydration and possible infectious etiologies.

, CHIEF COMPLAINT

“Vomiting and lots of diarrhea for the past day.”