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Name:
DA
Pt. Encounter Number:
4586
Date:
12/6/2021
Age:
42
Sex:
Male
SUBJECTIVE
CC: “
I have this cut on right ankle that won’t heal, I’m always tired and I have to pie often even at night, now even my vision gets blurry, and I’ve been losing weight
”
HPI: Patient is a 42-year-old Mexican American male complaining of increased thirst, frequent urination, hunger, fatigue, and blurred vision, paresthesia and these symptoms started about 2-3 months ago he states about a year ago he was told that he was pre diabetic and just never follow up until now due to lack of insurance. He also sustained a cut more than a week ago to his right ankle that is not healing, he has used OTC antibiotic
ointment and states he keeps it clean. He denies any other disease and illness outside of common cold, he has not had surgery. Patient also reports feeling that he lost weight because his close does not fit him the same. The last time patient saw a provider was over a year ago, he recently moved to area due to his new job and wants to establish care now that he has health insurance.
Medications: OTC antibiotic ointment for cut to r ankle uses prn
PMH
Allergies: NKDA, denies food and environmental allergies
Medication Intolerances:
denies
Chronic Illnesses/Major traumas: None
Hospitalizations/Surgeries
Patient denies history of HTN peptic ulcer disease, asthma, lung disease, heart disease, cancer, TB, thyroid problems, kidney problems, or psychiatric
diagnosis, have been advise about a year ago he was pr diabetic
Family History
Mother 68 alive lives in Mexico with Hx of HTN and Diabetes Type II
Father 70 alive lives in Mexico with a HX of CAD
Sister 38 alive with no significant hx
Sister 35 dx with HTN after first child at age 28
No one in his family have psychiatric illnesses cancer, TB, lung disease
Social History
Patient is married with 5 children ages 2-11, living with his wife of 12 years, he drinks 1-
2 beers daily, he works construction and smokes about ½ pack of cigarette daily, he denies smoking in the home and states he adheres to safety measures when at work and
on the road. He denies substance use and marijuana use.
ROS
General Fatigue and weight lost, and low energy levels And weight lost
Cardiovascular
No chest pain, palpitations, PND, orthopnea, and edema Skin
Delayed healing to r ankle abrasion for longer than 10 days, no rashes, bruising, bleeding or skin discolorations, and any lesions or moles Respiratory
No cough, wheezing, hemoptysis, dyspnea, pneumonia hx, and TB Eyes
Blurred vision for 2-3 months, do not wear glasses or corrective lenses
Gastrointestinal
No abdominal pain, N/V/D, constipation, hepatitis, hemorrhoids, eating disorders, ulcers, and black, tarry stools Ears
No ear pain, hearing loss, ringing in ears, and discharge Genitourinary/Gynecological
Urgency and frequency, no burning, urinary
complaints of waking up at night to urinate
Nose/Mouth/Throat
No Sinus problems, dysphagia, nose bleeds or discharge, dental disease, hoarseness, and throat pain Musculoskeletal
No Back pain, joint swelling, stiffness or pain, fracture hx, and osteoporosis Breast
No SBE, lumps, bumps, or changes Neurological
No Syncope, seizures, transient paralysis, increased weakness and paresthesia, no black-out spells Heme/Lymph/Endo
HIV status is negative, no bruising, no blood transfusion hx, night sweats, swollen glands, increase thirst, increase hunger, and cold or heat intolerance Psychiatric
No depression, anxiety, some sleeping difficulties due to awakening frequently to urinate, no suicidal ideation/attempts, and previous dx OBJECTIVE
Weight 195 BMI
29.6
Temp
97.
BP
130/82
Height 5’8
Pulse
99
Resp
22
General Appearance
Patient appears fatigue, well dress alert and oriented with appropriate answer to questions
Skin
Cardiovascular
Respiratory
Gastrointestinal
Breast
Exam deferred
Genitourinary
Musculoskeletal
Neurological
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Psychiatric
Alert and oriented. Dressed in clean slacks, shirt, and coat. Maintains eye contact. Speech is soft, though clear and of normal rate and cadence, answers questions appropriately. Lab Tests
All test ordered and pending, CBC, Urinalysis, HG A1c, random finger stick glucose 228
Special Tests
Diagnosis
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Aspirin (75 to 162 mg/day) is
recommended for secondary prevention in diabetic patients with a history of MI, vascular bypass, stroke or transient ischemic
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Signs of trouble
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Confusion
Dark urine
Seizures
I feel that I handle the patient encounter adequately, he did not want a patch for smoking and reports he will stop cold turkey, I felt that I started the patient on all
the appropriate medications to address his diagnosis and feel confident about the interraction
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