6512 i-Human Case Study: 20-Year-
Old Male with Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Eye Problem - Comprehensive
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,## Walden University NURS 6512 i-Human Case Study Week 4 (2025/2026): 20-Year-Old Male with
Bacterial Conjunctivitis
### Case Overview
| Feature | Details |
| :--- | :--- |
| **Patient** | 20-Year-Old Male |
| **Height/Weight** | 5'10" (178 cm) / 165 lbs (75 kg) |
| **BMI** | 23.7 kg/m² (Normal) |
| **Occupation** | College student |
| **Living Situation** | Dormitory/shared housing |
| **Setting** | Outpatient Clinic with Laboratory Capabilities |
| **Course** | NURS 6512 – Advanced Health Assessment |
| **Week** | 4 (2025/2026) |
| **Chief Complaint** | "My right eye is red, irritated, and has discharge" |
| **Final Diagnosis** | **Acute Bacterial Conjunctivitis (Right Eye) - H10.021** |
### Important Note: Multiple Case Versions Exist
, Based on the search results, this i-Human case has **three distinct versions**. Verify which
presentation is in your simulation :
| Version | Key Presentation | Differentiator | Final Diagnosis |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Version A** | Unilateral redness, purulent discharge, eyelids stuck together | Thick yellow-green
discharge; no contact lens use | **Bacterial Conjunctivitis** |
| **Version B** | Eye pain, photophobia, tearing | Contact lens use; positive fluorescein staining |
**Corneal Abrasion/Keratitis** |
| **Version C** | Redness, watery discharge, recent URI | Watery discharge; bilateral; URI symptoms |
**Viral Conjunctivitis** |
> **Clinical Pearl:** If the patient reports **thick, purulent discharge with eyelids stuck together** and
denies contact lens use → **Bacterial Conjunctivitis** . If the patient reports **contact lens use** with
**pain and photophobia** → suspect corneal involvement .
This guide focuses on **Version A: Acute Bacterial Conjunctivitis** .
### Subjective Data (History Collection)
#### Chief Complaint in Patient's Own Words
> *"My right eye is red, irritated, and has discharge"*
#### History of Present Illness (HPI)