Case Study:
History of Present Illness (HPI): Vivian is an 88-year-old Caucasian female brought into the office by her caregiver. Complains of dark, cloudy, foul-smelling urine, with new confusion and night-time hallucinations. The caregiver reports a history of disturbed night sleep, with hallucinations of spiders crawling in bed, followed by agitation, lethargy, and poor oral intake the next morning. Other symptoms include increased urinary frequency, dysuria, mild fever, and lower abdominal pain. The caregiver also reports that Vivian had been treated for suspected UTI twice in the last 12 months.
Prior medical history: HTN, CKD stage 2, diverticular disease, vesicovaginal fistula (newly diagnosed), previous indwelling urinary catheter, osteoporosis, left femur fracture s/p fall.
Prior surgical history: Left Total Hip Replacement (2012).
Current medications: Olmesartan 20mg daily, Alendronate 70mg weekly, Vitamin D3 5,000 IU daily.
Allergies: None
Social history: Never smoked or drank alcohol. Lives alone with 24-hour caregiver after husband died 3 years ago and she had a fall that resulted in femur fracture.
Family history: Mother deceased (age 74)- breast cancer. Father deceased (age 70)- CVA.
Review of Systems (ROS): As noted in HPI.
Physical Exam (PE)
VS: BP: 110/70, P: 109, RR: 17, T: 98.9, Weight: 132 lbs., Height 65 inches, BMI 22 kg/m2
• General: Restless, oriented to person and place
• Cardio: S1 and S2 heart sounds in regular rhythm with no murmurs or extra sounds.
• Resp: Lungs CTA, no wheezing or rhonchi. Nonlabored breathing
• Abd: Soft, NT/ND, no masses/HSM, no suprapubic tenderness
• GU: No CVA tenderness, urine dip in office revealed pH 6.0, 3+ leukocytes, positive nitrites • Ext: Good CMS, no peripheral edema
Please follow the rubric for completing this assignment and the template that is provided. Thanks!
Rubric:
The response provides clear, complete, and comprehensive descriiptions of subjective and objective case data, appropriately outlining all diagnostic tests, clinical procedures and pharmacological interventions.
The response contains at least 3 differential diagnoses relevant and applicable to the case.
Formulates a thorough treatment plan including explanations of appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment options. Fully incorporates syntheses representative of knowledge gained from the resources for the module and current credible sources, with no less than 75% of the treatment plan having exceptional depth and breadth. Supported by at least 3 current peer-reviewed references or professional practice guidelines.