University of Houston NURS MISC Mabel Johnson Case Study.

History of present illness (HPI) a. Analysis of symptom/complaint: Ms. Mable Johnson complains of pain in her knees that stared about fiveyears ago but has gotten worse over time. The location of her painis inside her knees, and the pain in her right knee is worse. The paininher right knee radiates down to her ankle. Ms.Johnson describes the paininher knees as stiff and achy. They are stiff in the morning for about 15-20minutes. Cold weather andexercise makes her knee pain worse. Shehasn’t found anything that helps with the pain. Ms. Johnson states that her pain level is usually about a 4 or 5 out of 10, and sometimes it is a7or 8 out of 10. Associated symptoms with the pain are swelling in her kneesandsometimes her finger knuckles.