I-HUMAN WEEK 8 NURS VANESSA RIVAS 50-YEAR-OLD FEMALE PRESENTING WITH FATIGUE AND SHORTNESS OF BREATH AT EMERGENCY ROOM WITH FULL LABORATORY AND IMAGING CAPABILITIES

I HUMAN WEEK 8 NURS 6512 2026 VANESSA RIVAS 50
YEAR OLD FEMALE PRESENTING WITH FATIGUE AND
SHORTNESS OF BREATH AT EMERGENCY ROOM WITH
FULL LABORATORY AND IMAGING CAPABILITIES

,PATIENT INFORMATION

 Name: Vanessa Rivas

 Age: 50 years

 Sex: Female

 Height: 5′6″ (168 cm)

 Weight: 153.0 lb (69.5 kg)

 Location: Emergency room with full laboratory and imaging capabilities

 Reason for Encounter: Fatigue and shortness of breath

Vanessa Rivas is a 50-year-old female presenting with progressive fatigue and exertional shortness
of breath over several months, accompanied by lightheadedness, headaches, and symptoms
suggestive of systemic anemia and comorbid uncontrolled hypertension.

, REASON FOR ENCOUNTER

The patient presents with chronic fatigue and shortness of breath impacting daily activities. This
encounter seeks to identify underlying hematologic or cardiovascular causes, characterize associated
symptoms, perform targeted diagnostic evaluation, and initiate appropriate management.

Component Description

Encounter type Emergency room visit

Chief complaint Fatigue and shortness of breath

Onset Insidious, progressing over ~3 months

Duration Persistent and worsening

Location Systemic (cardiorespiratory)

Characteristics Generalized fatigue, exertional dyspnea

Aggravating factors Physical activity

Relieving factors Rest

Associated symptoms Occasional dizziness, headaches

Systemic concerns No fever or chills

Patient goals Determine cause, improve function