Nursing 620 OSCE Case 26 Left hand Tingling- Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

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OSCE Case 26



Student Name

Charles Drew University

NUR620 Advanced Physical Assessment

Professor Emilyn Lao and Professor Nancy Sablon-Diago

October 15, 2021

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OSCE Case 26

Data Gathering/My Checklist

Chief Complaint: Left-hand Tingling

History of Present Illness:

I. When did your left hand begin tingling? “It started last night before I went to bed, and

now it is worse (Reteguiz, 2004)”.

II. Is the tingling concentrated in one area of your hand? “Yes. It is worse in my middle

and index fingers (Reteguiz, 2004)”.

III. Does the tingling radiate elsewhere? “No.”

IV. What makes the tingling worse? “Sleeping and driving (Reteguiz, 2004)”.

V. What alleviates the tingling? “Shaking my hand helps a little (Reteguiz, 2004)”.


Past Medical History:

VI. Do you have rheumatoid arthritis? “No.”

VII. Do you have diabetes? “No.”


Family History:

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

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


Social History:

X. Do you have to perform repetitive movements in your daily life? “Yes. I work full-

time as a secretary, and I’ve done data entry on a keyboard all day, every weekday, for

years (Reteguiz, 2004).”

XI. Do you use tobacco? “No.”