NR 509 Advanced Physical & Family Assessment Practicum
James Taylor | 39-Year-Old Male With Progressive Shortness of Breath
Chamberlain University | Complete Case Study
Case Version: 2026 | Course: NR 509
, I. Case Study Overview
Patient Demographics
Item Detail
Name James Taylor
Age 39 years
Sex Male
Height 5'8" (173 cm)
Weight 140 lb (63.8 kg)
Setting Outpatient Primary Care Clinic
Chief "My breathing feels tight. I get short of breath even with small
Complaint activities."
History of Present Illness (HPI)
James Taylor is a 39-year-old male presenting with a 2–3 day history of
progressively worsening shortness of breath. Symptoms first appeared
while he was walking up a flight of stairs at work. Initially mild, the dyspnea
has increased to the point where he becomes winded after walking across a
room or bending over.
He describes the sensation as:
• "Tightness" across his chest
• Difficulty taking a deep breath
James Taylor | 39-Year-Old Male With Progressive Shortness of Breath
Chamberlain University | Complete Case Study
Case Version: 2026 | Course: NR 509
, I. Case Study Overview
Patient Demographics
Item Detail
Name James Taylor
Age 39 years
Sex Male
Height 5'8" (173 cm)
Weight 140 lb (63.8 kg)
Setting Outpatient Primary Care Clinic
Chief "My breathing feels tight. I get short of breath even with small
Complaint activities."
History of Present Illness (HPI)
James Taylor is a 39-year-old male presenting with a 2–3 day history of
progressively worsening shortness of breath. Symptoms first appeared
while he was walking up a flight of stairs at work. Initially mild, the dyspnea
has increased to the point where he becomes winded after walking across a
room or bending over.
He describes the sensation as:
• "Tightness" across his chest
• Difficulty taking a deep breath
