Hypertension Reassessment: 50-Year-Old Male
Case – Week 7 (Class 6512
This case is commonly used at Walden University and similar
institutions for Advanced Health Assessment (NURS 6512).
🧑 ⚕ Patient Profile:
Name: Shirley Jacobson (may vary)
Age: 56
Sex: Female
Reason for Visit: Blood pressure follow-up
Setting: Primary Care
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🩺History of Present Illness (HPI):
> Patient presents for follow-up visit regarding elevated blood
pressure noted on prior visit.
Denies chest pain, palpitations, dizziness, headaches, visual
changes.
Reports some fatigue and mild stress at work.
Not currently on medication for hypertension.
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Case – Week 7 (Class 6512
This case is commonly used at Walden University and similar
institutions for Advanced Health Assessment (NURS 6512).
🧑 ⚕ Patient Profile:
Name: Shirley Jacobson (may vary)
Age: 56
Sex: Female
Reason for Visit: Blood pressure follow-up
Setting: Primary Care
, ---
🩺History of Present Illness (HPI):
> Patient presents for follow-up visit regarding elevated blood
pressure noted on prior visit.
Denies chest pain, palpitations, dizziness, headaches, visual
changes.
Reports some fatigue and mild stress at work.
Not currently on medication for hypertension.
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