NR 602 Week 6 iHuman Virtual Patient Encounter - Tommy Acker
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$25.00
Institution | Chamberlain |
Contributor | Christie |
Week 6 – Tommy Acker 26 m/o M CC: Tummy ache
Problem Statement
TA is a 26-month-old M with Downs syndrome who presents with his mother with c/o abdominal pain after “falling out of bed” two days ago, one episode of emesis, and lethargy. PMH includes s/p ASD surgical repair with CHF. The mother also reports TA has been breathing more rapidly, sweating, has a poor appetite, and has diminished urine output with a dark color and strong odor. PE reveals pallor, listlessness, hypotension, tachycardia, tachypnea, grossly distended abdomen with epigastric bruising, firm to palpation with guarding, and rebound tenderness. A reducible 2cm umbilical hernia, diaper rash, and faint circumferential macular discolorations present at wrists consistent with aging ligature marks are also present on examination. A single mother raises TA with occasional help from her boyfriend and neighbors. TA is exposed to secondhand smoke. The birth father is not involved.
Instituition / Term | |
Term | Spring Session |
Institution | Chamberlain |
Contributor | Christie |