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C487 Psych/Mental Health Clinical - Aug 2018, C487
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Nursing Admitting Note
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Chief Complaint
not being able to sleep, trouble following asleep
History of Present Illness
cant sleep until 2 or 3 in the morning, too nervous to sleep, only getting four or five hours of sleep per night, history of PTSD
Ms. Diaz presented at the clinic with severe sleep issues that she said were impacting her life. She claimed she was unable to rest and was suffering from insomnia, nightmares, and frequent waking.
Nicole is a 48 year-old Cuban American woman with a history of hypertension and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Allergies
nkda NKA
Past Medical History
htn, ptsd
HTN diagnosed age 45
PTSD diagnosed age 35 stemming from a sexual assault during her military service
Home Medication
losartan once a day buspirone wellbutrin
Buspirone HCL 15 mg b.i.d. for anxiety, last dose this morning
Bupropion HCL (12H) 150 mg b.i.d. for depression, last dose this morning
Losartan 100 mg daily for blood pressure, last dose this morning
Family History
mother cervical cancer
father died of coranary heart disease, history of stroke, unknown neck lump
Cervical cancer in mother at 36; father had neck lump - type unknown age 50's; no family history of diabetes, MI, stroke. Father deceased of coronary heart disease; mother still living.
Education and work: Currently retired (military disability); served 10 years in the US Air Force as an airplane mechanic; sexual assault by a commanding officer; service connected for PTSD related to military sexual trauma (MST); bachelor’s degree in English.
Religion: Actively involved in a Catholic church in Shadowville.
Social History
four cigarettes a day rarely drinks alcohol
diet cosisting primarily of takeout
Living situation and family: Nicole lives alone with her service dog. Her family does not live in the area but she remains in contact with her family members. She has close friends through her church. She dated a man from her church but broke it off when they became too close.
Diet: Nicole does not like to cook for herself so she eats out a great deal. She eats sometimes to calm her nerves
Substance use: Morning coffee only, rare alcohol, 3- 4 cigarettes a day
Exercise: Nicole walks her dog daily; she used to ride her bicycle on local bike trails until she became uneasy about being on the trails alone. Since she got her service dog, she does not ride her bicycle.
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GENERAL: Negative for fever, chills, night sweats, fatigue; unintentional weight gain of 30 pounds past 2 years; BMI 31.6 (current weight is 181 pounds )
RESPIRATORY: Negative for shortness of breath
CARDIOVASCULAR: Negative for chest pain, edema; blood pressure 142/90, occasional palpitations
Review of Systems
unremarkable
GASTROINTESTINAL: Negative for abdominal pain, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, nausea
NEUROMUSCULAR: Negative for weakness, fainting, numbness/tingling, dizziness, falls, or changes in coordination or memory or headaches
MENTAL HEALTH: history of anxiety and depression; occasional suicidal thoughts without history of suicide attempts; quick temper, sleep disturbance most nights--- difficulty falling and staying asleep, nightmares several nights a week, daytime fatigue; feels too nervous to fall asleep, checks her windows and doors several times before going to bed.Rates current depression at 4 on scale of 1-10 with 10 being worst. Denies suicidal thoughts today
Mental Status Note
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Appearance
clean, well kept normal for age
Ms. Diaz is a 48-year-old Cuban American woman of average height. She appears overweight. Eye contact is direct. Her expression is tense and posture rigid. Her clothing is appropriate to her age and occasion. She appears well groomed.
Attitude
cooperative, engaged, open, relaxed
Ms. Diaz is cooperative, but is anxious and appears guarded when asked about her social history.
Motor Activity
lack of eye contact, flat facial expression, no involuntary movements
Ms. Diaz's motor activity appears agitated. She has a clenched jaw and clenched fists. She has a steady gait and continuous steps.
Speech
normal rate, volume, quantity, and fluidity
Ms. Diaz's speech is rapid and she only responds to questions when asked. No observed problems with liveliness, volume intensity, or flow. Her speech is normal for her age, education, and general ability.
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Mood and Affect
easily angered, obessive thoughts, sudden modd changes
Ms. Diaz is guarded and appears to be moderately anxious. Her affect is appropriate to the situation but constricted. She appears stable. She is aware that she is anxious and tense.
Thought Process
normal
Ms. Diaz's thoughts have no observable disordered behaviors. Her thoughts appear coherent, logical, and relevant.
Thought Content
suicidal thoughts, dpressve state, obessive thoughts
Ms. Diaz has some passive suicidal ideation, reporting that she is not sure she can go on like this anymore because of her exhaustion and tension from PTSD. She appears paranoid, stating that she checks her doors and windows multiple times before she goes to sleep at night. She cannot sleep deeply because of her paranoia and fears.
Perceptual Disturbances
none
Ms. Diaz has no delusions or hallucinations. There are no observable abnormal tendencies.
Orientation and Level of Consciousness
a/o x 3
A&O x 4
Cognition
no noted difficencies
No problems with serial 7s or abstract reasoning. Her memory appears normal and she is attentive and aware of the situation.
Insight
normal
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