Acute Health Problem
Select a client from clinical experience with an acute health problem or complaint requiring at least two visits. Submit a complete H & P from the initial visit with this client and a focused SOAP note for the follow-up visit. Based on this client’s condition, conduct a literature search for two research articles that discuss various approaches to the treatment of this condition. Peer reviewed articles must address the standardized procedure or guidelines for this diagnosis. Incorporate the research findings into the decision-making for this client’s treatment. In the paper, compare and contrast or address how treatment or the plan may have been different based on the research findings. The discussion on relating research to practice should be 3-4 pages and the total paper should be no longer than 10 pages including references. The research articles must be an original research contributions (no review articles or meta-analysis) and must have been published within the last five years. Cover the criteria listed below. The paper should be APA formatted and no longer than 10 pages.
Sample Answer
Signature Assignment
This paper will address the topic of pneumonia treatment using the case study of a 55-year-old Asian patient. Pneumonia is a respiratory infection of the lungs caused by disease causing pathogens such as bacteria, viruses and fungi. The most common causes of Pneumonia are Streptococcus pneumonia bacterium (Eraikhuemen et al., 2021). The topic was selected due to its relevance in today’s world. Pneumonia prevalence and negative impact are on the rise globally, especially in developing countries. The disease is the single most significant infectious cause of death in children and elderly adults worldwide. It accounts for more than 15% of all deaths among these populations (Olson & Davis, 2020)
In addition, the disease is significantly contributing to the rising cost of healthcare in both developed and developing countries. The need for effective pneumonia prevention, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment has especially become relevant in the past few months since the onset of the COVID -19 global pandemic. This is because Pneumonia is one of the most severe complications of COVID 19. Most people who get COVID-19 have mild or moderate symptoms like treatable through a progressive treatment. But when the lung infection transitions to severe Pneumonia, the chances of survival of COVID 19 patients become minimal. In that regard, there is a need for patients and providers to be familiar with the most current evidence-based pneumonia prevention and management interventions. The knowledge is crucial in not only controlling the disease prevalence but also managing the cost of healthcare and controlling the COVID 19 mortality rate.
History and Physical from the Initial Visit
Patient Initials: T.A Age: 57 D.O.B. 05/12/1964 Race: Asian Gender: Male Ethnicity: Tongan
CC: “I have fever, cough, and chest pain that seems to be getting worse every day.”
HPI: T.A is a 57-year-old male Asian who presents to the MD with a progressively worsening fever, chills, productive cough, and pain to the right side of his chest. He reports the onset of the pain to be 3 days ago, and they have been becoming worse every day. The patient reports that the chest pain is worse during inhalation, and one of his friends had similar symptoms a few weeks ago, which resolved without any medical intervention. TA reports producing a moderate amount of yellowish-greenish sputum and experiencing fever. He has been managing the fever with Advil but it comes back after a while. He has tried home remedy treatment such as honey and lemon for the cough with no relief. He rates the chest pain to be 7/10 on a 10 points numeric pain scale.
Past Medical history:
- HTN
- Hyperlipidemia
Childhood illnesses: None
Hospitalizations:
- 2018 for hip fracture
Surgical history:
- None
Sexual history:
- Sexually active with one partner
- In a monogamous relationship
- No history of STD
Current medications:
- Advil for fever management
- Norvasc 10mg po daily for Hyperlipidemia
- Lipitor 20mg po daily for HTN
Allergies: Strawberry
Family history:
- Mother, alive -HTN
- Father, deceased- Cancer.
Social history:
- Christian
- Attends mass every Sunday
- Lives with his wife in a rented apartment
Habits:
- Denies use of recreational substances
- Drink alcohol use
- Denies smoking.
Acute Health Problem
Select a client from clinical experience with an acute health problem or complaint requiring at least two visits. Submit a complete H & P from the initial visit with this client and a focused SOAP note for the follow-up visit. Based on this client’s condition, conduct a literature search for two research articles that discuss various approaches to the treatment of this condition. Peer reviewed articles must address the standardized procedure or guidelines for this diagnosis. Incorporate the research findings into the decision-making for this client’s treatment. In the paper, compare and contrast or address how treatment or the plan may have been different based on the research findings. The discussion on relating research to practice should be 3-4 pages and the total paper should be no longer than 10 pages including references. The research articles must be an original research contributions (no review articles or meta-analysis) and must have been published within the last five years. Cover the criteria listed below. The paper should be APA formatted and no longer than 10 pages.
Sample Answer
Signature Assignment
This paper will address the topic of pneumonia treatment using the case study of a 55-year-old Asian patient. Pneumonia is a respiratory infection of the lungs caused by disease causing pathogens such as bacteria, viruses and fungi. The most common causes of Pneumonia are Streptococcus pneumonia bacterium (Eraikhuemen et al., 2021). The topic was selected due to its relevance in today’s world. Pneumonia prevalence and negative impact are on the rise globally, especially in developing countries. The disease is the single most significant infectious cause of death in children and elderly adults worldwide. It accounts for more than 15% of all deaths among these populations (Olson & Davis, 2020)
In addition, the disease is significantly contributing to the rising cost of healthcare in both developed and developing countries. The need for effective pneumonia prevention, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment has especially become relevant in the past few months since the onset of the COVID -19 global pandemic. This is because Pneumonia is one of the most severe complications of COVID 19. Most people who get COVID-19 have mild or moderate symptoms like treatable through a progressive treatment. But when the lung infection transitions to severe Pneumonia, the chances of survival of COVID 19 patients become minimal. In that regard, there is a need for patients and providers to be familiar with the most current evidence-based pneumonia prevention and management interventions. The knowledge is crucial in not only controlling the disease prevalence but also managing the cost of healthcare and controlling the COVID 19 mortality rate.
History and Physical from the Initial Visit
Patient Initials: T.A Age: 57 D.O.B. 05/12/1964 Race: Asian Gender: Male Ethnicity: Tongan
CC: “I have fever, cough, and chest pain that seems to be getting worse every day.”
HPI: T.A is a 57-year-old male Asian who presents to the MD with a progressively worsening fever, chills, productive cough, and pain to the right side of his chest. He reports the onset of the pain to be 3 days ago, and they have been becoming worse every day. The patient reports that the chest pain is worse during inhalation, and one of his friends had similar symptoms a few weeks ago, which resolved without any medical intervention. TA reports producing a moderate amount of yellowish-greenish sputum and experiencing fever. He has been managing the fever with Advil but it comes back after a while. He has tried home remedy treatment such as honey and lemon for the cough with no relief. He rates the chest pain to be 7/10 on a 10 points numeric pain scale.
Past Medical history:
- HTN
- Hyperlipidemia
Childhood illnesses: None
Hospitalizations:
- 2018 for hip fracture
Surgical history:
- None
Sexual history:
- Sexually active with one partner
- In a monogamous relationship
- No history of STD
Current medications:
- Advil for fever management
- Norvasc 10mg po daily for Hyperlipidemia
- Lipitor 20mg po daily for HTN
Allergies: Strawberry
Family history:
- Mother, alive -HTN
- Father, deceased- Cancer.
Social history:
- Christian
- Attends mass every Sunday
- Lives with his wife in a rented apartment
Habits:
- Denies use of recreational substances
- Drink alcohol use
- Denies smoking.
