Focused Exam: Abdominal Pain Esther Park Shadow Health Complete Assignment Solution

Focused Exam: Abdominal Pain Esther Park Shadow Health Complete Assignment Solution

Esther Park is a 78-year-old Korean woman presenting with abdominal pain in the ED. the abdominal pain is a 6 and described as a constant dull, crampy feeling low low in her abdomen that began as a general discomfort about 5 days ago when the patient states she began having difficulties going to the bathroom and has not had a bowel movement for several days. The pain worsens when she moves around a lot or eats something. The only surgeries she has had is gallbladder removal and C-section, both in her 40s. She takes 10mg of Accupril daily. She has pain in her LLQ of her abdomen when percusses. Upon palpation of the LLQ a firm, oblong mass approximately 2X4cm was noted.
Scored Items

Experts selected these topics as essential components of a strong, thorough interview with this patient. Patient Data Not scored a combination of open and closed questions will yield better patient data. The following details are facts of the patient's case. History of Presenting Illness

Finding:
Established chief complaint

Finding:
Reports abdominal pain
(Found)
Pro Tip: Abdominal pain can be caused by problems in the underlying organs, peritoneum, muscles, or blood vessels, changes in electrolytes or other blood contents, or even anxiety. Asking for details about the pain helps to determine the origin.

Example Question:
Do you have any abdominal pain?

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