old female reason for encounter neck pain study case
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Neck Pain Case Study
In-Depth iHuman Analysis of a 30-Year-Old Female Patient
Course: NURS 6512
Setting: Outpatient Clinic with Laboratory & Imaging Capabilities
Patient Information
, • Name: (Initials) A.M.
• Age: 30 years
• Gender: Female
• Ethnicity: Not specified
• Source of History: Patient (reliable)
• Reason for Encounter: Neck pain
Chief Complaint (CC)
“I have had neck pain for the past few days, and it’s getting worse.”
History of Present Illness (HPI)
A.M. is a 30-year-old female who presents with neck pain for 5 days.
The pain began gradually and has progressively worsened. She describes
the pain as a dull, aching sensation with intermittent sharp pain,
localized to the posterior neck, occasionally radiating to the upper
shoulders, but not down the arms.
• Severity: 6/10
• Onset: Gradual
• Location: Posterior cervical region
• Duration: 5 days
• Character: Achy with occasional sharp pain
• Aggravating factors: Prolonged computer use, turning the head,
poor sleeping position