NR 509 Week 5 iHuman Case Study:
Felipe Garcia – Comprehensive
Evaluation and Management of Newly
Diagnosed Stage 2 Hypertension with
Cardiovascular Risk Factors
,PATIENT DEMOGRAPHICS
Attribute Details
Name Felipe Garcia
Age 57 years
Gender Male
Race/Ethnicity Hispanic
Occupation Construction and flooring worker
Living Situation Lives with his wife; no concerns about housing, finances, or access to care
CHIEF COMPLAINT (CC)
"I was told my blood pressure is high."
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS (HPI)
Felipe Garcia is a 57-year-old Hispanic male who presents to the clinic after being told
at a recent health fair that his blood pressure was elevated at 170/92 mmHg. He denies
any chest pain, palpitations, dyspnea on exertion, dizziness, or visual disturbances. He
reports occasional morning headaches and a burning sensation in his stomach,
, especially when taking ibuprofen (which he uses 2–3 times per week for joint
pain/discomfort).
The patient reports fatigue and recent weight gain. He has not participated in
preventive health screenings for several years and has no previous medical records
available. He was not previously aware of having high blood pressure prior to the health
fair screening.
Onset and Duration
First discovered at recent health fair
No prior diagnosis of hypertension
Location
Blood pressure elevation systemic
Headaches: occipital/back of head
Quality
Headache described as pressure-like
Severity
BP 170/92 mmHg at health fair (Stage 2 Hypertension)
Timing
Morning headaches, occasional
Context
Felipe Garcia – Comprehensive
Evaluation and Management of Newly
Diagnosed Stage 2 Hypertension with
Cardiovascular Risk Factors
,PATIENT DEMOGRAPHICS
Attribute Details
Name Felipe Garcia
Age 57 years
Gender Male
Race/Ethnicity Hispanic
Occupation Construction and flooring worker
Living Situation Lives with his wife; no concerns about housing, finances, or access to care
CHIEF COMPLAINT (CC)
"I was told my blood pressure is high."
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS (HPI)
Felipe Garcia is a 57-year-old Hispanic male who presents to the clinic after being told
at a recent health fair that his blood pressure was elevated at 170/92 mmHg. He denies
any chest pain, palpitations, dyspnea on exertion, dizziness, or visual disturbances. He
reports occasional morning headaches and a burning sensation in his stomach,
, especially when taking ibuprofen (which he uses 2–3 times per week for joint
pain/discomfort).
The patient reports fatigue and recent weight gain. He has not participated in
preventive health screenings for several years and has no previous medical records
available. He was not previously aware of having high blood pressure prior to the health
fair screening.
Onset and Duration
First discovered at recent health fair
No prior diagnosis of hypertension
Location
Blood pressure elevation systemic
Headaches: occipital/back of head
Quality
Headache described as pressure-like
Severity
BP 170/92 mmHg at health fair (Stage 2 Hypertension)
Timing
Morning headaches, occasional
Context
