Comprehensive Case Study: 60-

Comprehensive Case Study: 60-

Year-Old Female Patient with Shortness Of Breath (CLASS 6531) I human Case Analysis Week #7

Comprehensive i-Human Case Study: Week #7

Age: 60 years

Gender: Female

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

Weight: 183.0 lbs (83.2 kg)

Reason for Encounter: Shortness of breath

Setting: Outpatient clinic with vitals, ECG,

laboratory, and imaging available

Course: NURS 6550 – Advanced Practice Care of

Adults Across the Lifespan

Patient: 60-Year-Old Female

Chief Complaint: Shortness of Breath

Setting: Outpatient Clinic with ECG, Laboratory, and

Imaging Capabilities Weight: 183.0 lbs (83.2 kg) Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

BMI: ~31.4 (Obese)

• HPI Statement (15%)

The patient is a 60-year-old African American female presenting to the outpatient clinic with a complaint of progressive shortness of breath over the past two weeks. She describes the dyspnea as worsening with minimal exertion, such as walking across the room, and notes occasional wheezing and fatigue. She denies chest pain, hemoptysis, or leg swelling. She has a 40-pack-year smoking history and a known history of hypertension and obesity. No recent illness or travel history is reported.