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i-Human Tamika Brayton Case Study: Flank Pain Complete History, Physical Exam Findings & Differential Diagnosis (DDx)

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Master your clinical reasoning and ace the simulation for the i-Human "Tamika Brayton" case study featuring a patient presenting with acute flank pain. This comprehensive document delivers step-by-step guidance through the patient history, targeted physical exam maneuvers, and a fully developed differential diagnosis matrix with clinical rationales. Perfect for nurse practitioner and medical students, it highlights critical indicators to differentiate nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) from acute pyelonephritis, musculoskeletal strains, and emergent vascular conditions under current guidelines.

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TAMIKA BRAYTON

,Complete 24-Page Clinical Case Study
Original i-Human-Style Simulation — Flank Pain



PAGE 1 — PATIENT PROFILE
Patient Name: Tamika Brayton
Age: 33 years
Sex: Female
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
Weight: 130 lb (59.1 kg)
Reason for Encounter: Left flank pain
Setting: Outpatient/urgent-care clinical evaluation

Chief Complaint:
“My left side really hurts.”

Primary Concern:
Acute left-sided flank pain with intermittent waves of severe discomfort.

Initial Clinical Impression:
The presentation requires evaluation for renal, urinary, gastrointestinal,
gynecologic, and musculoskeletal causes of flank pain.




PAGE 2 — HISTORY OF PRESENT
ILLNESS
Tamika Brayton is a 33-year-old woman who presents with acute left-sided flank
pain that began suddenly approximately one day ago.

She reports that the pain initially started as a dull discomfort in the left flank but
progressively became more severe. The pain occurs in waves, with periods of
increased intensity followed by brief periods of partial relief.

She describes the pain as sharp and cramping and states that at its worst it is 9/10.

, The pain radiates toward the left lower abdomen and groin.

She reports associated nausea but has not had persistent vomiting.

She denies recent trauma.

She reports no recent strenuous exercise or heavy lifting.




PAGE 3 — ASSOCIATED SYMPTOMS
Positive findings:

• Left flank pain
• Intermittent severe pain
• Radiation toward the lower abdomen/groin
• Nausea
• Urinary discomfort
• Visible change in urine color

Negative findings:

• No chest pain
• No shortness of breath
• No syncope
• No persistent vomiting
• No diarrhea
• No constipation
• No recent trauma
• No known fever
• No chills
• No vaginal bleeding
• No abnormal vaginal discharge

The patient reports that the pain is not relieved by changing position.




PAGE 4 — PAST MEDICAL HISTORY

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