NR 509 Advanced Physical & Family Assessment Practicum –
James Taylor | 39-Year-Old Male With Progressive Shortness
of Breath | Chamberlain University | Complete Case Study,
Comprehensive Patient Assessment, Advanced Differential
Diagnoses, Clinic
, Patient Demographics
Field Information
Name James Taylor
Age 39 years
Sex Male
Occupation Warehouse Supervisor
Chief Complaint "I've been having shortness of breath for 3 days."
Encounter Type Acute outpatient evaluation
I. Comprehensive Patient Assessment
A. History of Present Illness (HPI)
James Taylor is a 39-year-old male who presents with 3 days of progressively worsening
shortness of breath. Symptoms began gradually while he was at work as a warehouse
supervisor. He reports:
• Dyspnea on exertion, now worsening at rest
• Dry cough, no wheezing
• Intermittent dull chest tightness (non-radiating, 2/10 intensity)
• No fevers, chills, or recent respiratory infections
• No leg swelling
• No recent prolonged travel or immobilization
• Increased fatigue over the last week
James Taylor | 39-Year-Old Male With Progressive Shortness
of Breath | Chamberlain University | Complete Case Study,
Comprehensive Patient Assessment, Advanced Differential
Diagnoses, Clinic
, Patient Demographics
Field Information
Name James Taylor
Age 39 years
Sex Male
Occupation Warehouse Supervisor
Chief Complaint "I've been having shortness of breath for 3 days."
Encounter Type Acute outpatient evaluation
I. Comprehensive Patient Assessment
A. History of Present Illness (HPI)
James Taylor is a 39-year-old male who presents with 3 days of progressively worsening
shortness of breath. Symptoms began gradually while he was at work as a warehouse
supervisor. He reports:
• Dyspnea on exertion, now worsening at rest
• Dry cough, no wheezing
• Intermittent dull chest tightness (non-radiating, 2/10 intensity)
• No fevers, chills, or recent respiratory infections
• No leg swelling
• No recent prolonged travel or immobilization
• Increased fatigue over the last week
