I‑HUMAN WEEK 3 NURS NINA ADAMS 45‑YEAR‑OLD FEMALE PRESENTING WITH FATIGUE AND ARM WEAKNESS AT OUTPATIENT CLINIC WITH LABORATORY AND IMAGING CAPABILITIES PATIENT INFORMATION

I HUMAN WEEK 3 NURS 6512 2026 NINA ADAMS 45 YEAR
OLD FEMALE PRESENTING WITH FATIGUE AND ARM
WEAKNESS AT OUTPATIENT CLINIC WITH LABORATORY
AND IMAGING CAPABILITIES

,PATIENT INFORMATION

 Name: Nina Adams

 Age: 45 years

 Sex: Female

 Height: 5′6″ (167 cm)

 Weight: 135.0 lb (61.2 kg)

 Location: Outpatient clinic with laboratory and imaging capabilities

 Reason for Encounter: Fatigue and arm weakness

Nina Adams is a 45-year-old female presenting with progressive fatigue and weakness in both arms
that has been increasing over several weeks and is now affecting her ability to perform work-related
and daily tasks.

, REASON FOR ENCOUNTER

The patient presents with gradual onset of fatigue and proximal arm weakness limiting activities of
daily living. The evaluation focuses on identifying systemic, endocrine, or neuromuscular causes and
guiding appropriate management.

Component Description

Encounter type Outpatient clinic visit

Chief complaint Fatigue and arm weakness

Onset Gradual, over several weeks

Duration Persistent, progressive

Location Upper extremities (initially right, now bilateral)

Characteristics Weakness described as heaviness and tiring with activity

Aggravating factors Repetitive arm use, work tasks

Relieving factors Rest (minimal improvement)

Associated symptoms Mild exertional shortness of breath, hair thinning, cold intolerance

Systemic concerns No fever, chills, or night sweats

Patient goals Identify cause, restore strength, improve function