COMPREHENSIVE I HUMAN CASE
STUDY – WEEK #4 reason for
encounter :an 18-Year-Old Male Pr,
Exams of Nursing
CASE STUDY EXAM: SHORTNESS OF
BREATH
Details
Category
Patient ID Confidential
Age 18 years
Sex Male
Weight 62 kg (approx.)
Height 168 cm (approx.)
Encounter Reason Shortness of breath
Chief Complaint “I feel short of breath.”
Onset Gradual onset, worsening over time
Associated Symptoms Chest tightness, fatigue, possible wheezing
Location Outpatient clinic
Vital Signs ↑ Respiratory rate, possible mild tachycardia
Labored breathing, possible wheezes on
Physical Exam
auscultation
Initial Tests Pulse oximetry, chest X-ray, spirometry
STUDY – WEEK #4 reason for
encounter :an 18-Year-Old Male Pr,
Exams of Nursing
CASE STUDY EXAM: SHORTNESS OF
BREATH
Details
Category
Patient ID Confidential
Age 18 years
Sex Male
Weight 62 kg (approx.)
Height 168 cm (approx.)
Encounter Reason Shortness of breath
Chief Complaint “I feel short of breath.”
Onset Gradual onset, worsening over time
Associated Symptoms Chest tightness, fatigue, possible wheezing
Location Outpatient clinic
Vital Signs ↑ Respiratory rate, possible mild tachycardia
Labored breathing, possible wheezes on
Physical Exam
auscultation
Initial Tests Pulse oximetry, chest X-ray, spirometry
