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To Prepare
Review the Skin Conditions document provided in this week’s Learning Resources, and select one condition to closely examine for this Lab Assignment.
Consider the abnormal physical characteristics you observe in the graphic you selected. How would you describe the characteristics using clinical terminologies?
Explore different conditions that could be the cause of the skin abnormalities in the graphics you selected.
Consider which of the conditions is most likely to be the correct diagnosis, and why.
Search the Walden library for one evidence-based practice, peer-reviewed article based on the skin condition you chose for this Lab Assignment.
Review the Comprehensive SOAP Exemplar found in this week’s Learning Resources to guide you as you prepare your SOAP note.
Download the SOAP Template found in this week’s Learning Resources, and use this template to complete this Lab Assignment.
The Lab Assignment
Choose one skin condition graphic (identify by number in your Chief Complaint) to document your assignment in the SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan) note format rather than the traditional narrative style. Refer to Chapter 2 of the Sullivan text and the Comprehensive SOAP Template in this week’s Learning Resources for guidance. Remember that not all comprehensive SOAP data are included in every patient case.
Use clinical terminologies to explain the physical characteristics featured in the graphic. Formulate a differential diagnosis of three to five possible conditions for the skin graphic that you chose. Determine which is most likely to be the correct diagnosis and explain your reasoning using at least three different references, one reference from current evidence-based literature from your search and two different references from this week’s Learning Resources.
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Choose one skin condition graphic (identify by number in your Chief Complaint) to document your assignment in the SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan) note format, rather than the traditional narrative style. Refer to Chapter 2 of the Sullivan text and the Comprehensive SOAP Template in this week’s Learning Resources for guidance. Remember that not all comprehensive SOAP data are included in every patient case.
Use clinical terminologies to explain the physical characteristics featured in the graphic. Formulate a differential diagnosis of three to five possible conditions for the skin graphic that you chose. Determine which is most likely to be the correct diagnosis and explain your reasoning using at least 3 different references from current evidence based literature.
Comprehensive SOAP
Patient Initials: __JJ_____ Age: __54_____ Gender: __M_____
SUBJECTIVE DATA:
Chief Complaint (CC): Small, itchy, raised patches on lower back
History of Present Illness (HPI): Jeremiah Jergens is a 54-year-old Caucasian male who presents today with a large cluster of thick, red, raised patches on his lower back. Jeremiah first noticed the patches 4 years ago, a few days after he recovered from a strep throat infection. He has associated symptoms of tenderness, itchiness and flaking of the patches. They often bleed when he accidently scratches off a patch. He reported the he is “embarrassed by the look of it” and will not take his shirt off at the beach. He has also noticed both his knees, joints in his fingers and back are very stiff in the mornings but lessens after walking and using his joints for a bit. He has been using Tylenol to help with the joint pain and for the patches, he reports using Benadryl ointment for the itching. Both provide minimal relief. He rates his discomfort a 4/10 today but in mornings 7/10 due to the joint pain.
Medications: 1. Over-the-counter Tylenol 500mg PO once daily in the morning
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2. Over-the-counter Benadryl Extra Strength topical ointment as needed 3. Atenolol 75 mg PO twice daily 4. Over-the-counter Aspirin 325 mg PO once daily 5. Men’s Multivitamin once daily 6. Epi-Pen as needed
Allergies: 1. Penicillin – rash 2. Salmon – anaphylaxis 3. Peaches – lip itching
Past Medical History (PMH): 1. Chicken Pox – age 5 2. Streptococcal Pharyngitis, recurrent– age 50 3. Morbid obesity
Past Surgical History (PSH): 1. Gastric bypass surgery – age 52 2. Appendectomy – age 23 3. Tonsillectomy – pt states “I was about 7 years old” 4. Vasectomy – age 32
Sexual/Reproductive History: Heterosexual Vasectomy – age 32
Personal/Social History: He quit smoking 8 months ago after smoking 2.5 packs daily x 31 years; has an occasional beer during social outings; denies any drug use; enjoys hiking, riding his motorcycle, spending time at the beach with his 5 grandchildren; exercise 5 days a week; eating habits have been “much better since the weight loss surgery”.
Immunization History: Agrees to receive his influenza and Pneumococcal today. All other immunizations are up to date.
Significant Family History: Diabetes – mother dx late 30s Hypertension – maternal grandparents, mother, brother all dx in late 30s Arthritis – paternal grandfather, father both dx early 40s Psoriasis – father dx date unknown 2 healthy daughters and 2 grandchildren
Lifestyle:
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He is married to his wife of 32 years. Together they travel the country in their RV and motorcycles. He has owned his home for the past 28 years in the suburbs. At 25 years as a U.S. Marine, he retired and receives full benefits of $75,000 annually. He and his wife both receive social security benefits. No financial issues. First born daughter rents the basement with her 2 children ages 5 and 12.
Following his gastric bypass surgery, his health taken a turn for the better by decreasing his meat and increasing his vegetable intake. His total weight loss since the surgery is 143 lbs. He is now only taking one blood pressure medication, down from two. 5 days a week, he exercises at the local YMCA. When he is not traveling the country, he attends church Mondays and Thursdays for Bible study. He also leads the marriage ministry for newlyweds. He has a great support system including his friends and family.
Review of Systems:
General: Negative for recent sudden weight changes, weakness, fatigue, anorexia, malaise, or fever
HEENT: negative for headache, head injury, visual changes, blurring of vision, itching, last eye exam 2/15/18. Negative for diplopia, floaters, loss of any visual fields, history of cataracts or glaucoma, pain, redness, excessive tearing. Negative for tinnitus, recent ear infections, hearing loss, change in hearing. Negative for epistaxis, frequent colds, nasal congestion, discharge, pain, post- nasal drip, change in ability to smell, history of nasal polyps, hay fever, and sinus trouble. Negative for mouth soreness, dryness, bleeding gums, throat soreness, pyorrhea, ulcers, and teeth dentures. Positive for recurrent strep throat infections (3 within 5 months) and dental caries.
Neck: negative for painful lymphnodes, enlarged lymphnodes, goiter
Breasts: negative for new or changing breast lumps, nipple changes or nipple discharge, gynecomastia
Respiratory: negative for cough, hemoptysis, wheezing, shortness of breath, dyspnea, pleuritic chest pain, cyanosis, recurrent pneumonia, environmental exposure, history of exposure to TB, last TB skin test 4/3/17-negative
Cardiovascular/Peripheral Vascular: negative for chest pain, dyspnea, orthopnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, dyspnea on exertion, edema, palpitations, murmur, varicosities, history of rheumatic fever, syncope, claudication, thrombophlebitis. Positive for hypertension and history of abnormal electrocardiogram
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Gastrointestinal: negative for abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, hematemesis, constipation, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, dysphagia, odynophagia, food intolerance, early satiety, indigestion, heartburn, change in appetite, change in bowel pattern, rectal bleeding, melena, excessive flatulence or belching, liver or gallbladder problems, jaundice, history of hepatitis
Genitourinary: negative for dysuria, penile discharge, lesions, incontinence, changes in voiding, hematuria, frequency, suprapubic pain, nocturia, trouble initiating urinary stream, incomplete emptying, polyuria, stones, history of urinary tract infections, history of sexually transmitted infections, testicular pain, or swelling, scrotal mass, sexual difficulties, impotence, hernias. Positive for vasectomy at age 32
Musculoskeletal: negative for new gait disturbance, new weakness, recent fall, gout, arthritis. Positive for lower back pain, pain in joints of fingers, bilateral knee pain and stiffness with limited range of motion especially in the mornings
Psychiatric: negative for depression, anxiety, hallucinations, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, nightmares, nervousness, irritability, hypersomnia, insomnia, phobias. Positive for low self-esteem due to finger nail changes and patches on back
Neurological: negative for headaches, numbness/tingling, visual changes, seizures, falls, blackouts, local weakness, tremors, memory changes, muscle atrophy, vertigo or dizziness
Skin: negative for skin lesion changes, petechiae, bruising, sores, changed in moles, changes in hair.
Hematologic: negative for hematemesis, hematochezia, hemoptysis, prolonged bleeding, other bleeding problems, blood transfusion
Endocrine: negative for polyphagia, polyuria, polydipsia, heat intolerance, cold intolerance, sudden weight gain, sudden weight loss, history of diabetes or thyroid issues
Allergic/Immunologic: negative for seasonal allergies, recurrent serious infections. Positive for food allergy to salmon and peaches. Positive for drug allergy for Penicillin.
OBJECTIVE DATA:
Physical Exam: Vital signs: BP 119/72 (right arm, large cuff, sitting) | Pulse 78 | Temp 98 °F (36.7 °C) (Oral) |…
