Samantha Graves: Acute Viral
Gastroenteritis in an 18-Month-Old –
Diagnosis, Differential, and
Expanded Treatment/ I HUMAN
WEEK 7 NUR 2026 18 MONTH OLD
FEMALE SAMANTHA GRAVES
PRESENTING WITH VOMITING AND
DIARRHEA
,NURSING CASE STUDY ASSIGNMENT
Comprehensive Management of a 54-Year-Old
Female Presenting with Abdominal Pain
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Abstract
2. Introduction
3. Objectives
4. Patient Demographics
5. Chief Complaint
6. History of Present Illness
7. Past Medical History
8. Surgical History
9. Medication History
10. Allergy History
11. Family History
12. Social History
13. Review of Systems
14. Physical Examination
15. Diagnostic Investigations
16. Pathophysiology
17. Differential Diagnosis
18. Final Diagnosis
19. Treatment Plan
20. Nursing Management
21. Nursing Care Plan
, 22. Patient Education
23. Ethical Considerations
24. Health Promotion
25. Complications
26. Prognosis
27. Rehabilitation
28. Discharge Planning
29. Evaluation
30. Discussion
31. Conclusion
32. References (you can add later)
1. ABSTRACT
This case study examines the assessment and
management of a 54-year-old female presenting
with abdominal pain in the emergency setting.
Abdominal pain is a complex symptom with
multiple possible causes ranging from mild to life-
threatening conditions. This report uses a structured
nursing approach, including SOAP notes, to
analyze the patient’s condition, identify possible
diagnoses, and develop a comprehensive care plan.
Emphasis is placed on clinical reasoning, patient-
centered care, and evidence-based nursing
interventions.
Gastroenteritis in an 18-Month-Old –
Diagnosis, Differential, and
Expanded Treatment/ I HUMAN
WEEK 7 NUR 2026 18 MONTH OLD
FEMALE SAMANTHA GRAVES
PRESENTING WITH VOMITING AND
DIARRHEA
,NURSING CASE STUDY ASSIGNMENT
Comprehensive Management of a 54-Year-Old
Female Presenting with Abdominal Pain
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Abstract
2. Introduction
3. Objectives
4. Patient Demographics
5. Chief Complaint
6. History of Present Illness
7. Past Medical History
8. Surgical History
9. Medication History
10. Allergy History
11. Family History
12. Social History
13. Review of Systems
14. Physical Examination
15. Diagnostic Investigations
16. Pathophysiology
17. Differential Diagnosis
18. Final Diagnosis
19. Treatment Plan
20. Nursing Management
21. Nursing Care Plan
, 22. Patient Education
23. Ethical Considerations
24. Health Promotion
25. Complications
26. Prognosis
27. Rehabilitation
28. Discharge Planning
29. Evaluation
30. Discussion
31. Conclusion
32. References (you can add later)
1. ABSTRACT
This case study examines the assessment and
management of a 54-year-old female presenting
with abdominal pain in the emergency setting.
Abdominal pain is a complex symptom with
multiple possible causes ranging from mild to life-
threatening conditions. This report uses a structured
nursing approach, including SOAP notes, to
analyze the patient’s condition, identify possible
diagnoses, and develop a comprehensive care plan.
Emphasis is placed on clinical reasoning, patient-
centered care, and evidence-based nursing
interventions.
