Adult Health Case Study (25-Year-Old Female): Loose Stools –
Week 7 Walden University SOAP Note with Clinical Reasoning,
Differential Diagnosis, Diagnostics, Management, and Patient
Education 2026
This case study presents a comprehensive clinical evaluation of a 25-
year-old female presenting with loose stools, developed for Week 7
coursework at Walden University. The document includes a
complete SOAP note with detailed clinical reasoning, differential
diagnoses, diagnostic considerations, evidence-based management,
and patient education. It is structured to align with graduate-level
nursing expectations and serves as a clear example of assessment
and decision-making in adult primary care. This resource is ideal for
students seeking guidance on SOAP note format, diagnostic
reasoning, and treatment planning.
,Patient Information •
• Age: 25 years
• Sex: Female
• Encounter Type: Outpatient clinic visit
• Course: i-Human Week 7 – Walden University
• Chief Complaint: “I’ve been having loose stools for the last few
days.”
,
, i- human case study – week 7 (2026)
walden university
location: outpatient clinic with laboratory capabilities
patient: 25-year-old female
reason for encounter: loose stools
1. General Case Information
Case Title:
Comprehensive Evaluation of Loose Stools in a Young Adult Female
Case Summary:
A 25-year-old female presents to an outpatient clinic with a several-day history
of loose stools. This case emphasizes distinguishing infectious, dietary,
functional, inflammatory, and medication-related causes of diarrhea, evaluating
hydration and electrolyte status, identifying red-flag symptoms, and developing a
Week 7 Walden University SOAP Note with Clinical Reasoning,
Differential Diagnosis, Diagnostics, Management, and Patient
Education 2026
This case study presents a comprehensive clinical evaluation of a 25-
year-old female presenting with loose stools, developed for Week 7
coursework at Walden University. The document includes a
complete SOAP note with detailed clinical reasoning, differential
diagnoses, diagnostic considerations, evidence-based management,
and patient education. It is structured to align with graduate-level
nursing expectations and serves as a clear example of assessment
and decision-making in adult primary care. This resource is ideal for
students seeking guidance on SOAP note format, diagnostic
reasoning, and treatment planning.
,Patient Information •
• Age: 25 years
• Sex: Female
• Encounter Type: Outpatient clinic visit
• Course: i-Human Week 7 – Walden University
• Chief Complaint: “I’ve been having loose stools for the last few
days.”
,
, i- human case study – week 7 (2026)
walden university
location: outpatient clinic with laboratory capabilities
patient: 25-year-old female
reason for encounter: loose stools
1. General Case Information
Case Title:
Comprehensive Evaluation of Loose Stools in a Young Adult Female
Case Summary:
A 25-year-old female presents to an outpatient clinic with a several-day history
of loose stools. This case emphasizes distinguishing infectious, dietary,
functional, inflammatory, and medication-related causes of diarrhea, evaluating
hydration and electrolyte status, identifying red-flag symptoms, and developing a
