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Abdominal Pain Case Study: Esther Park SOAP Note
Gabrielle Shawe, BSN, RN
College of Nursing, Grand Canyon University
NUR-634: Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
Dr. Alina Stanca
February 21, 2024
Subjective
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CC:
Pain in the stomach and difficulty going to the bathroom.
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HPI:
Esther Park is a 78-year-old Korean-American female presenting with GI pain and no bowel movement for 5 days. Patient states she is currently in pain and describes a mostly constant, dull pain at a 6/10 in the lower part of the stomach that does not radiate. It is aggravated by activity, while rest is a relieving factor. The pain has been increasingly
worse over the last 2-3 days, accompanied by bloating, gas, and decreased appetite. Esther denies NVD but had one diarrhea episode 6 months ago from unknown causes. States she normally has a bowel movement every day prior to this episode. Patient was encouraged by her daughter to visit the clinic today.
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PMH:
Esther Park states she was diagnosed with hypertension at age 54. Patient reports taking prescribed Accupril 10mg PO daily, last dose this morning at 8am. No other medications or supplements reported. Patient claims to have regular primary care visits with Dr. Keller every year for an annual physical. Last physical 4 months ago was unremarkable. Patient has received 2 colonoscopies, last exam 10 years ago was unremarkable. Last gynecologist visit was 3 years ago with no findings; Esther states to have gone through menopause at age 54. Ms. Park claims to receive dental cleanings twice a year, last visit 2 months ago was unremarkable. Patient denies having regular eye exams. Patient has been hospitalized at age 30 and 32 after vaginal birth, age 40 after c-
section, and at age 42 for a cholecystectomy. Reports contact dermatitis allergy to Latex. Denies environmental allergies. Patient states all immunizations are current, but has not received her influenza vaccine this season. Esther declined receiving flu shot this visit. ●
Family Hx:
Ms. Park’s mother passed away due to a stroke at 88 after being hospitalized
with pneumonia; she had a hx of HTN and DM type II. Patient’s father “passed away in his sleep” at age 82 with a history of HTN and HLD. Maternal grandmother had DM type
II and CAD, and maternal grandfather had CAD and deceased due to MI when patient was “very young”. Paternal grandparents had a history of obesity, CVA, and HTN, with paternal grandmother passing away from cancer and grandfather unknown cause of death per patient. Both siblings alive; brother age 80 with HTN and HLD, and brother age 81 with HTN and prostate cancer. Son is healthy age 48, daughter is healthy age 46. ●
Social Hx:
Esther Park is a heterosexual female widow who lost her husband 6 years ago after 50 years of marriage. Patient states she is currently sexually active with a “gentleman friend”, monogamous, and has no history of STI. Esther denies using any sexual protection. Patient states she feels safe at home, living with her daughter. Ms. Park
is a retired nurse. Patient reports exercising 2-3 days a week by going on regular walks and participating in water aerobics and Pilates but has skipped her classes this week due to her stomach pain. She states she eats low-fat foods, healthy proteins, and a lot of traditional Korean dishes that she makes with her family. Esther reports eating one vegetable every other day and does not have a lot of fiber in her diet. Patient reports drinking 1-2 glasses of water per day. Reports sleeping around 7 hours a night and feels
well rested. Esther reports drinking one glass of wine per week. Patient denies drinking caffeine, using tobacco, nicotine, marijuana, or illicit substances. Patient denies any recent travel, exposure to illness or environmental factors that may affect her health. Patient states she likes to visit the community center for her fitness classes, going on walks with her friend at the botanical gardens once a week, and gardening.
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ROS:
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General:
Reports feeling generally healthy prior to this episode. States last physical exam was 4 months ago. Reports decreased appetite in the last 2-3 days. Reports low energy for the past week. Denies recent weight changes.
Denies weakness, fever, chills, or night sweats. ○
Eyes:
Denies vision changes. Denies wearing corrective lenses. Denies itching or discharge. Reports last eye exam was “a long time ago”.
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HENMT: Denies head trauma, dizziness, or syncope. Reports hearing “well enough” for someone her age. Denies ear pain or otorrhea. Reports never seeing a hearing specialist. Denies changes in smell, rhinorrhea, or stuffiness. Denies sore throat or difficulty swallowing. Denies having mouth sores or bleeding gums. ○
Cardiovascular:
Denies chest pain and SOB with or without exertion. Denies having palpitations, edema, ecchymosis, numbness, or tingling. Denies history of blood clots or arrhythmia. ○
Respiratory:
Denies SOB, wheezing, or cough. Denies sputum production or hemoptysis. Denies history of pneumonia or other respiratory infection.
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GI:
Reports last colonoscopy 10 years ago at age 68 with no abnormalities. Reports no BM for 5 days, but typically has 1 BM every day prior to this episode. Reports increasing abdominal pain and bloating over the last 5 days. Reports last BM was loose and watery 5 days ago. States feeling “a bit gassier” recently and has been able to pass gas “recently”. Denies blood or mucus in stool, rectal pain, or bleeding. Denies NVD. ○
GU:
Reports urine is a darker yellow. Reports urinating “slightly less often” because she has been “less thirsty than usual”. Denies dysuria, hematuria, or incontinence. Denies abnormal vaginal discharge. ○
Musculoskeletal:
Reports being able to move around well prior to current health episode. Denies pain in joints and muscles, denies difficulty with ROM.
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Integumentary:
Reports dry skin. Denies open wounds or rashes. Denies delayed
healing. Denies abnormal masses, changes in color, or abnormal hair loss or growth.
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Psych:
Denies SI or depression. Reports feeling positive about life.
Objective
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Focused Physical Exam
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Vitals
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