Comprehensive SOAP Note: Acute Monoarticular
Arthritis (Gout) Tod Gouseau – 57-Year-Old Male
Presenting With Right Knee Pain(Chamberlain
University)
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, SOAP Note – Tod Gouseau, 57-Year-Old Male
Course: NR602
Institution: Chamberlain University
Week 5 Case Study: Acute Monoarticular Arthritis (Gout)
S: Subjective
Chief Complaint (CC):
"My right knee is swollen and hurts a lot."
History of Present Illness (HPI):
Mr. Tod Gouseau, a 57-year-old male, presents with acute onset of right knee pain and swelling
that began two days ago. He reports the pain started suddenly, worsened overnight, and now
rates it as 8/10. The pain is sharp, throbbing, and exacerbated by movement or touch. He denies
trauma or overuse. He recalls a similar episode involving his left great toe one year ago, which
resolved spontaneously after a few days. He denies fever or chills. He consumed red meat and
alcohol (beer) over the weekend.
Associated Symptoms:
• Swelling
• Redness
• Warmth
• Limited range of motion
• Difficulty bearing weight
Medications:
• Ibuprofen PRN for pain
• No chronic medications
Allergies:
• NKDA
Past Medical History (PMH):
• Hypertension (not currently medicated)