Rounds: Postoperative Check in Results
, Comprehensive Case Study: Postoperative Recovery – John Larson
Course: NR 325 – Adult Health II
Student: [Your Name]
Date: [Insert Date]
Patient Name: John Larson
Age/Sex: 57-year-old male
Procedure: Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal) – 2 days postoperative
1. Patient Demographics & Background
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Accountant
Chief Complaint: “I have some pain at my incision sites and I feel a bit nauseous.”
Past Medical History (PMH):
• Hypertension for 8 years, controlled with medication
• Hyperlipidemia
• History of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Past Surgical History (PSH):
• Appendectomy at age 25
• Cataract surgery 2 years ago
Allergies:
• Penicillin (rash)
Medications:
• Lisinopril 10 mg daily
• Atorvastatin 20 mg daily
• Omeprazole 20 mg daily