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NURS 6512N; Week 8 - Case Study Guide (Latest 2022) Already Graded A.

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Case 1: Back Pain A 42-year-old male reports pain in his lower back for the past month. The pain sometimes radiates to his left leg. In determining the cause of the back pain, based on your knowledge ... of anatomy, what nerve roots might be involved? How would you test for each of them? What other symptoms need to be explored? What are your differential diagnoses for acute low back pain? Consider the possible origins using the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) guidelines as a framework. What physical examination will you perform? What special maneuvers will you perform? Patient Initials: CDD Age: 42 Gender: M SUBJECTIVE DATA Chief Complaint (CC): History of Present Illness (HPI): CDD is a 42 year old male in the clinic today with c/o lower back pain for over one month. He states the pain radiates to his left leg at times. It has affected his work due to decreased mobility from the pain. Rates the current pain at a 6 out of 10. Has taken Ibuprofen 800mg twice daily for the past few weeks with little to no relief. Medications: Lisinopril 10mg PO QD Ibuprofen 800mg Q6H PRN for pain in back Allergies: No known drug allergies Past Medical History (PMH): HTN Past Surgical History (PSH): None Sexual/Reproductive History: Married. Sexually active with wife. Two children, both in college and living away from home Personal/Social History: Non-smoker, does not drink, no illicit drug use Significant Family History: Mother-hx-HTN, DM Father-none Lifestyle: [Show More]

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