Nursing 620 OSCE Case 23 Epigastric Pain- Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

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OSCE Case 23



Student Name


Drew University

NUR620 Advanced Physical Assessment

Professor Emilyn Lao and Professor Nancy Sablon-Diago

October 15, 2021

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OSCE Case 23

Data Gathering/My Checklist

Chief Complaint: Epigastric Pain

History of Present Illness:

I. When did the abdominal pain begin? “My abdomen has been in constant pain for 2 days.”

II. Does the abdominal pain radiate anywhere? “It radiates to my back.”

III. What are the characteristics of the abdominal pain? “It’s sharp and stabbing, like a

knife was run through me.”

IV. Are there any factors that aggravate the pain? “Eating or drinking makes the pain worse.

Lying flat makes the pain worse.”

V. Are there any factors that relieve the pain? “The pain goes down when I lay on my side.”


Past Medical History

VI. Have you felt abdominal pain before? “Yes, when I had pancreatitis two years ago

from drinking.”

VII. Are you currently taking any medications? “No.”


Family History:

VIII. Is there a history of cancer in your family? “No.”

IX. Is there a history of pancreatic disease in your family? “No.”


Social History:

X. Do you drink alcohol? “Yes. I drink ten cans of beer every day.”

XI. When was your last drink? “Yesterday, around 16 hours ago.”