I HUMAN WEEK 8 NURS 2026 45 YEAR OLD PATIENT PRESENTING WITH DIFFICULTY BREATHING, COUGH, AND LOW-GRADE FEVER AT OUTPATIENT URGENT CARE CLINIC UTILIZING SYSTEMATIC HISTORY-DRIVEN ASSESSMENT, COMPREHENSIVE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION, DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS, AND

I HUMAN WEEK 8 NURS 2026 45 YEAR OLD PATIENT
PRESENTING WITH DIFFICULTY BREATHING, COUGH, AND
LOW-GRADE FEVER AT OUTPATIENT URGENT CARE CLINIC
UTILIZING SYSTEMATIC HISTORY-DRIVEN ASSESSMENT,
COMPREHENSIVE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION, DIFFERENTIAL
DIAGNOSIS, AND EVIDENCE-BASED MANAGEMENT

,PATIENT INFORMATION
 Age: 45 years
 Sex: Female
 Height: 5′6″ (168 cm)
 Weight: 162 lb (73.5 kg)
 Location: Outpatient urgent care clinic
 Reason for Encounter: Difficulty breathing and cough

Explanation: The patient is a 45-year-old female presenting with progressive shortness of breath
and cough associated with generalized malaise and low-grade fever, requiring a head-to-toe
clinical assessment.

, REASON FOR ENCOUNTER
Category Details
Encounter Type Outpatient urgent care visit
Chief Complaint Shortness of breath and cough
Duration 5 days
Frequency Persistent daily
Associated Symptoms Low-grade fever, fatigue
Aggravating Factors Physical exertion
Relieving Factors Rest
Systemic Symptoms Malaise, chills
Patient Goals Accurate diagnosis and symptom relief

Explanation: The patient presents for evaluation of respiratory symptoms that have
progressively limited her activity and quality of life.