I-Human Pediatric Case Study: Samantha Graves | 18-
Month-Old Female With Vomiting and Diarrhea,
Expert Feedback
I-Human pediatric case study of Samantha Graves, an 18-month-old female presenting with
vomiting and diarrhea. Includes expert feedback, comprehensive analysis, dehydration
assessment, and evidence-based pediatric care guidance for nursing and healthcare
students.
• I-Human case study Samantha Graves
• Samantha Graves I-Human pediatric case
• I-Human vomiting and diarrhea case
Patient Information
• Name: Samantha Graves
• Age: 18 months
• Sex: Female
• Date: [Simulation Date]
• Setting: Pediatric Primary Care / Urgent Care
• Source of History: Mother (reliable historian)
S – Subjective
Chief Complaint (CC):
“Vomiting and diarrhea.”
History of Present Illness (HPI):
, Samantha Graves is an 18-month-old female who presents with vomiting and diarrhea that
began approximately 24 hours ago. According to her mother, the patient has had 4 episodes of
non-bloody, non-bilious vomiting and 6 episodes of loose, watery stools since symptom onset.
The mother reports that Samantha has had decreased oral intake and has been more irritable than
usual. She has tolerated small sips of fluids but vomits when larger volumes are given. No blood
or mucus noted in the stool. No projectile vomiting.
The mother reports decreased urine output, with only one wet diaper in the past 8 hours,
compared to her usual pattern. She denies fever at home but states the child “felt warm.” No
recent travel. No known exposure to contaminated food, but the child attends daycare where
several children have recently been ill with similar symptoms.
Associated Symptoms:
• Decreased appetite
• Lethargy
• Fussiness
• Decreased urine output
Denies:
• Bloody stools
• Bilious vomiting
• Abdominal distention
• Cough or respiratory symptoms
• Rash
Past Medical History (PMH):
• Full-term vaginal delivery
• No chronic illnesses
• Normal growth and development
Past Surgical History (PSH):
• None
Medications:
• None
Allergies:
• No known drug allergies (NKDA)
Immunizations:
Month-Old Female With Vomiting and Diarrhea,
Expert Feedback
I-Human pediatric case study of Samantha Graves, an 18-month-old female presenting with
vomiting and diarrhea. Includes expert feedback, comprehensive analysis, dehydration
assessment, and evidence-based pediatric care guidance for nursing and healthcare
students.
• I-Human case study Samantha Graves
• Samantha Graves I-Human pediatric case
• I-Human vomiting and diarrhea case
Patient Information
• Name: Samantha Graves
• Age: 18 months
• Sex: Female
• Date: [Simulation Date]
• Setting: Pediatric Primary Care / Urgent Care
• Source of History: Mother (reliable historian)
S – Subjective
Chief Complaint (CC):
“Vomiting and diarrhea.”
History of Present Illness (HPI):
, Samantha Graves is an 18-month-old female who presents with vomiting and diarrhea that
began approximately 24 hours ago. According to her mother, the patient has had 4 episodes of
non-bloody, non-bilious vomiting and 6 episodes of loose, watery stools since symptom onset.
The mother reports that Samantha has had decreased oral intake and has been more irritable than
usual. She has tolerated small sips of fluids but vomits when larger volumes are given. No blood
or mucus noted in the stool. No projectile vomiting.
The mother reports decreased urine output, with only one wet diaper in the past 8 hours,
compared to her usual pattern. She denies fever at home but states the child “felt warm.” No
recent travel. No known exposure to contaminated food, but the child attends daycare where
several children have recently been ill with similar symptoms.
Associated Symptoms:
• Decreased appetite
• Lethargy
• Fussiness
• Decreased urine output
Denies:
• Bloody stools
• Bilious vomiting
• Abdominal distention
• Cough or respiratory symptoms
• Rash
Past Medical History (PMH):
• Full-term vaginal delivery
• No chronic illnesses
• Normal growth and development
Past Surgical History (PSH):
• None
Medications:
• None
Allergies:
• No known drug allergies (NKDA)
Immunizations:
