I‑HUMAN WEEK 7 NURS JAMIE FELDMAN 67‑YEAR‑OLD FEMALE PRESENTING WITH SHORTNESS OF BREATH AT OUTPATIENT CLINIC WITH LABORATORY AND IMAGING CAPABILITIES

I HUMAN WEEK 7 NURS 6512 2026 JAMIE FELDMAN 67
YEAR OLD FEMALE PRESENTING WITH SHORTNESS OF
BREATH AT OUTPATIENT CLINIC WITH LABORATORY
AND IMAGING CAPABILITIES

,PATIENT INFORMATION

 Name: Jamie Feldman

 Age: 67 years

 Sex: Female

 Height: 5′6″ (168 cm)

 Weight: 174.0 lb (79.1 kg)

 Location: Outpatient clinic with laboratory and imaging capabilities

 Reason for Encounter: Shortness of breath

Jamie Feldman is a 67-year-old female presenting with shortness of breath that has been persistent
and progressively affecting her functional capacity, especially on exertion. She seeks evaluation to
identify underlying causes, assess cardiac and pulmonary function, and develop an appropriate
management plan.

, REASON FOR ENCOUNTER

Jamie presents with a chief complaint of shortness of breath of approximately one month’s
duration, worsened with activity and impacting daily functioning. The evaluation focuses on
determining cardiac versus pulmonary etiologies, associated symptoms, and related risk factors.

Component Description

Encounter type Outpatient clinic visit

Chief complaint Shortness of breath

Onset ~1 month ago

Duration Persistent, worsens with activity

Location Respiratory

Characteristics Progressive dyspnea with exertion

Aggravating factors Walking, stairs

Relieving factors Rest

Associated symptoms Intermittent mild chest discomfort

Systemic concerns No fever reported

Patient goals Determine cause, improve breathing and tolerance to activity