NRNP 6531 Week 9 iHuman Assignment - Gloria Jenkins
Course : Walden
Contributed :
- $20.00
Week 9 iHuman Assignment –
Gloria Jenkins
65-year-old female 5’6” 130 lbs.
Reason for encounter: “My back really hurts.”
Questions:
- How can I help you today?
- My back really hurts.
- When did the pain in your back start?
- Two days ago
- What are the events surrounding the start of your back pain?
- I was rearranging heavy tables at the restaurant where I work. I do it all the time, but this time I must have moved them wrong.
- Where more precisely is the pain in your back?
- It’s in my lower back. It starts right here (puts the palm of her hand on her lower back)
- How often does this back pain occur?
- I’ve never had anything quite like this before.
- How long does your back pain last?
- I hope it won’t last long. This is horrible!
- What does the pain in your back feel like?
- Sharp.
- Does anything make the pain in your back better or worse?
- Move hurts more. Even rolling over in bed…or walking.
- Does the pain in your back radiate someplace else? Where?
- I have pain in my right leg now also.
- What treatments have you had for the pain in your back?
- Nothing.
- Does the pain in your back come and go?
- I wish it would go….No, it’s continuous.
- How severe (1-10 scale) is the pain in your back?
- About 7.
- Does the pain get better when you bend forward or sit?
- No! Absolutely not!
- Does the pain in your back keep you from sleeping?
- Yes. It really hurts!
- Does your pain awaken you from sleep?
- I find it difficult to find a comfortable position to sleep.
- Does walking or standing for a long time bring on the pain? ....... Continue
