I HUMAN WEEK 2 NURS 2026 CLASS 6512 30 YEAR OLD
FEMALE PRESENTING WITH NECK PAIN AT OUTPATIENT
CLINIC WITH X-RAY, ECG, AND LABORATORY CAPABILITIES
UTILIZING SYSTEMATIC HISTORY-DRIVEN ASSESSMENT,
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS, AND EVIDENCE-BASED
MANAGEMENT
,PATIENT INFORMATION
Age: 30 years
Sex: Female
Height: 5′5″ (165 cm)
Weight: 142 lb (64.4 kg)
Location: Outpatient clinic
Reason for Encounter: Neck pain
Explanation:
The patient is a 30-year-old female presenting with several weeks of neck discomfort. She seeks
evaluation due to persistent pain, stiffness, and interference with daily activities, warranting
comprehensive assessment and targeted management.
, REASON FOR ENCOUNTER
Category Details
Encounter Type Outpatient clinical evaluation
Chief Complaint Neck pain
Duration Approximately 3 weeks
Frequency Daily
Associated Symptoms Stiffness, occasional tension headache, mild discomfort in left shoulder
Aggravating Factors Prolonged sitting, poor posture, looking down, turning head
Relieving Factors Rest, heat application, over-the-counter analgesics
Systemic Symptoms No fever, chills, numbness, or weakness
Patient Goals Reduce pain, restore range of motion, resume normal activities
Explanation:
The patient describes daily neck pain and stiffness for approximately three weeks that is
aggravated by prolonged sitting and poor posture during work. She has tried conservative
measures at home with partial relief. There are no neurologic or systemic symptoms. Her goals
are pain reduction and restoration of normal neck mobility.
FEMALE PRESENTING WITH NECK PAIN AT OUTPATIENT
CLINIC WITH X-RAY, ECG, AND LABORATORY CAPABILITIES
UTILIZING SYSTEMATIC HISTORY-DRIVEN ASSESSMENT,
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS, AND EVIDENCE-BASED
MANAGEMENT
,PATIENT INFORMATION
Age: 30 years
Sex: Female
Height: 5′5″ (165 cm)
Weight: 142 lb (64.4 kg)
Location: Outpatient clinic
Reason for Encounter: Neck pain
Explanation:
The patient is a 30-year-old female presenting with several weeks of neck discomfort. She seeks
evaluation due to persistent pain, stiffness, and interference with daily activities, warranting
comprehensive assessment and targeted management.
, REASON FOR ENCOUNTER
Category Details
Encounter Type Outpatient clinical evaluation
Chief Complaint Neck pain
Duration Approximately 3 weeks
Frequency Daily
Associated Symptoms Stiffness, occasional tension headache, mild discomfort in left shoulder
Aggravating Factors Prolonged sitting, poor posture, looking down, turning head
Relieving Factors Rest, heat application, over-the-counter analgesics
Systemic Symptoms No fever, chills, numbness, or weakness
Patient Goals Reduce pain, restore range of motion, resume normal activities
Explanation:
The patient describes daily neck pain and stiffness for approximately three weeks that is
aggravated by prolonged sitting and poor posture during work. She has tried conservative
measures at home with partial relief. There are no neurologic or systemic symptoms. Her goals
are pain reduction and restoration of normal neck mobility.
