i-Human Week 9 NUR 2026: Cassidy Harrington Fatigue
& Listlessness Case Study | Verified 2025/2026 Study
Guide for Exam Success
- **Name:** Cassidy Harrington
- **Age:** 27 years old
- **Sex:** Female
- **Setting:** Outpatient primary care clinic with full laboratory
support
- **Chief Complaint:** "I'm just so tired all the time, and I don't care
about anything anymore".
### 📝 History of Present Illness (HPI)
, Cassidy reports a **progressive onset** of symptoms over **several
months**. Key features of her fatigue and listlessness include:
- **Character:** Constant fatigue that is **not relieved by sleep** and
worsens as the day progresses.
- **Associated Symptoms:** "Brain fog," difficulty with concentration,
decreased motivation, and a reduced ability to function at work and
home.
- **Aggravating Factors:** Physical activity, stress.
- **Relieving Factors:** Rest and sleep provide minimal relief.
- **Pertinent Positives:** Reports heavy, prolonged menstrual periods
(menorrhagia) and mild pallor.
- **Pertinent Negatives:** Denies fever, significant weight loss, or
other acute symptoms.
### 🔍 Review of Systems (ROS) & Physical Exam
- **Key Positive Findings:** General fatigue, listlessness, pallor,
exertional dyspnea (shortness of breath with activity), lightheadedness,
mild irritability, and a flat or tired affect.
- **Key Negative Findings:** No fever, chills, night sweats, sleep
disturbances (beyond fatigue), or chest pain.
- **Vital Signs (approximate):**
- Blood Pressure: ~106/68 mmHg
- Heart Rate: ~88 bpm
- Respiratory Rate: ~14 breaths/min
- Temperature: ~36.8 °C (98.2 °F)
& Listlessness Case Study | Verified 2025/2026 Study
Guide for Exam Success
- **Name:** Cassidy Harrington
- **Age:** 27 years old
- **Sex:** Female
- **Setting:** Outpatient primary care clinic with full laboratory
support
- **Chief Complaint:** "I'm just so tired all the time, and I don't care
about anything anymore".
### 📝 History of Present Illness (HPI)
, Cassidy reports a **progressive onset** of symptoms over **several
months**. Key features of her fatigue and listlessness include:
- **Character:** Constant fatigue that is **not relieved by sleep** and
worsens as the day progresses.
- **Associated Symptoms:** "Brain fog," difficulty with concentration,
decreased motivation, and a reduced ability to function at work and
home.
- **Aggravating Factors:** Physical activity, stress.
- **Relieving Factors:** Rest and sleep provide minimal relief.
- **Pertinent Positives:** Reports heavy, prolonged menstrual periods
(menorrhagia) and mild pallor.
- **Pertinent Negatives:** Denies fever, significant weight loss, or
other acute symptoms.
### 🔍 Review of Systems (ROS) & Physical Exam
- **Key Positive Findings:** General fatigue, listlessness, pallor,
exertional dyspnea (shortness of breath with activity), lightheadedness,
mild irritability, and a flat or tired affect.
- **Key Negative Findings:** No fever, chills, night sweats, sleep
disturbances (beyond fatigue), or chest pain.
- **Vital Signs (approximate):**
- Blood Pressure: ~106/68 mmHg
- Heart Rate: ~88 bpm
- Respiratory Rate: ~14 breaths/min
- Temperature: ~36.8 °C (98.2 °F)
