Patient Information- **Name**: John Smith- **Age**: 68- **Medical History**: Hypertension, type 2 diabetes, smoking- **Current Complaints**: Chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue- **Social History**: Lives alone, limited social support- **Vital Signs**: BP: 150/95 mmHg, HR: 90 bpm, RR: 22 breaths/min, Temp: 98.6°F, SpO2: 92% on room air- **Lab Results**: HbA1c: 8.5%, LDL: 160 mg/dL, HDL: 35 mg/dL, Troponin: 0.02 ng/mL (normal), Creatinine: 1.2 mg/dL  - Identify any patterns in Mr. Smith’s symptoms and medical history that could indicate a potential underlying condition. 7. **Identifying Missing Information**:   - What additional information would you need to gather to have a complete understanding of Mr. Smith’s condition? 8. **Identifying and Managing Risks**:   - Identify potential risks in Mr. Smith’s current health status. How would you prioritize and manage these risks? 9. **Identifying Actual and Potential Problems**:   - List actual and potential problems that Mr. Smith is currently facing or could face in the near future.

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Patient Information
- **Name**: John Smith
- **Age**: 68
- **Medical History**: Hypertension, type 2 diabetes, smoking
- **Current Complaints**: Chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue
- **Social History**: Lives alone, limited social support
- **Vital Signs**: BP: 150/95 mmHg, HR: 90 bpm, RR: 22 breaths/min, Temp: 98.6°F, SpO2: 92% on room air
- **Lab Results**: HbA1c: 8.5%, LDL: 160 mg/dL, HDL: 35 mg/dL, Troponin: 0.02 ng/mL (normal), Creatinine: 1.2 mg/dL 

- Identify any patterns in Mr. Smith’s symptoms and medical history that could indicate a potential underlying condition.

7. **Identifying Missing Information**:
   - What additional information would you need to gather to have a complete understanding of Mr. Smith’s condition?

8. **Identifying and Managing Risks**:
   - Identify potential risks in Mr. Smith’s current health status. How would you prioritize and manage these risks?

9. **Identifying Actual and Potential Problems**:
   - List actual and potential problems that Mr. Smith is currently facing or could face in the near future.

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