I HUMAN WEEK 2 NURS 6512 2026 72 ALBERT WALSH
YEAR OLD MALE PRESENTING WITH UNUSUAL MOLE AT
OUTPATIENT CLINIC WITH LABORATORY AND IMAGING
CAPABILITIES
,PATIENT INFORMATION
Name: Albert Walsh
Age: 72 years
Sex: Male
Height: 6′0″ (183 cm)
Weight: 179.0 lb (81.4 kg)
Location: Outpatient clinic with laboratory and imaging capabilities
Reason for Encounter: Unusual mole
Albert Walsh is a 72-year-old male who presents with a changing skin lesion
(unusual mole) on his right shoulder that has evolved over the past several
months, causing irritation and concern for malignancy.
, REASON FOR ENCOUNTER
The patient presents with a pigmented mole that has changed in size, shape,
texture and symptoms over the past 3–4 months. This visit aims to
characterize the lesion, perform a comprehensive dermatologic and systemic
evaluation, develop a clinical differential diagnosis, and initiate appropriate
diagnostic and management steps.
Component Description
Encounter type Outpatient clinic visit
Chief complaint Unusual mole with recent changes
Onset Several months ago
Duration Progressive ~3–4 months
Location Right shoulder
Characteristics Dark brown, irregular borders, scaly, itchy
Aggravating
Contact with clothing
factors
Relieving factors None effective so far
Associated
Occasional itch; no bleeding, no ulceration
symptoms
Systemic concerns No fever, weight loss, night sweats
Determine if lesion is benign or malignant, obtain
Patient goals
diagnosis and appropriate care
YEAR OLD MALE PRESENTING WITH UNUSUAL MOLE AT
OUTPATIENT CLINIC WITH LABORATORY AND IMAGING
CAPABILITIES
,PATIENT INFORMATION
Name: Albert Walsh
Age: 72 years
Sex: Male
Height: 6′0″ (183 cm)
Weight: 179.0 lb (81.4 kg)
Location: Outpatient clinic with laboratory and imaging capabilities
Reason for Encounter: Unusual mole
Albert Walsh is a 72-year-old male who presents with a changing skin lesion
(unusual mole) on his right shoulder that has evolved over the past several
months, causing irritation and concern for malignancy.
, REASON FOR ENCOUNTER
The patient presents with a pigmented mole that has changed in size, shape,
texture and symptoms over the past 3–4 months. This visit aims to
characterize the lesion, perform a comprehensive dermatologic and systemic
evaluation, develop a clinical differential diagnosis, and initiate appropriate
diagnostic and management steps.
Component Description
Encounter type Outpatient clinic visit
Chief complaint Unusual mole with recent changes
Onset Several months ago
Duration Progressive ~3–4 months
Location Right shoulder
Characteristics Dark brown, irregular borders, scaly, itchy
Aggravating
Contact with clothing
factors
Relieving factors None effective so far
Associated
Occasional itch; no bleeding, no ulceration
symptoms
Systemic concerns No fever, weight loss, night sweats
Determine if lesion is benign or malignant, obtain
Patient goals
diagnosis and appropriate care
