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Name: Cara Jett Age: 34 years Provider: R. Mcbride NP Allergies: NKA Admit weight: 102 Ibs (46.3kg) BMI: 17.5 Code status: full code

I just can’t eat. Every time I do, I have horrible pain in my stomach. My family keeps accusing me of having an eating disorder. It’s not that I don't want to eat. It's that I can’t without pain and diarrhea!

4/12 1345

Nursing Note: Client presents for ongoing stomach pain after eating. Current BMI of 17.5. Last recorded BMI from 3 years ago was 22.2. States pain has been ongoing for several years, more severe as of late yesterday. Client skipped lunch today. Current abdominal pain is 2/10. States that she has tried using over-the-counter pain relievers to help with the abdominal pain, but this has not been successful. Rates 2/10 RLQ abdominal pain.

4/12 1355

Neuro/Cognitive: Alert and oriented x4.

Cardiovascular: Regular heartbeat with S1 and S2 heard. No edema present. Capillary refill <3 seconds. Bilateral pedal and radial pulses +3.

Respiratory: Lungs clear bilaterally.

Gastrointestinal: Abdomen flat, firm, hyperactive bowel sounds x 4 quadrants. Tender in RLQ. Denies nausea. Last bowel movement was 1045 today. Loose, brown, mucous looking – per client. Three loose stools today so far.

Genitourinary: Continent. No pain or burning when urinating

Musculoskeletal: Muscle atrophy present. +5 strengths for all extremities. Tenting present on arm and collarbone.

Psychosocial: Anxious. Becomes tearful several times during visit. States her family is accusing her of having an eating disorder.

5/7 1435

Nursing Note: Follow-Up Appointment with Gastrointestinal Specialist

Diagnosis: New Crohn’s disease.

Follow-up appointment after colonoscopy and upper GI procedure. Had a CT scan of the abdomen completed after the procedure. Rates 4/10 abdominal pain. Client is taking prednisone and metronidazole as prescribed by primary care provider for Crohn's disease.

Date Temp HR RR BP SpO2 O2

4/12 1345 96.8 °F

(36.0 °C)

78 18 102/54 100% RA

5/1 0945 97.2 °F

(36.2 °C)

64 12 94/45 89% RA

5/1 1000 97.2 °F

(36.2 °C)

69 12 104/50 92% RA

5/1 1015 97.2 °F

(36.2 °C)

72 14 110/52 94% RA

5/7 1430 98.6 °F

(37.0 °C)

88 18 138/78 99% RA

Date Diagnostic Test Findings

5/1 1015

Upper GI Colonoscopy

No abnormal findings.

Small ulcer found in the transverse portion of the large intestine with evidence of more in the small intestine. Further testing, including an MRI, is highly suggested.

5/5 1500

CT Scan of Abdomen

Impression: Thickening of the wall of the small intestine present. Three small abscesses noted by entrance to the colon correlating with recent gastric studies. No fistula apparent.

5/1 0945

Endoscopy Center Nursing Note:

Client has completed an upper GI study and a colonoscopy with no noticeable complications. Vitals stable. Drowsy but easily woken. Oriented x4.

5/1 1000

Endoscopy Center Nursing Note:

Vitals remain stable. Client drank 60mL of clear soda and two bites of graham cracker. Swallow and gag reflex present. Mild 2/10 throat discomfort present. Driver present and atbedside.

5/1 1015

Endoscopy Center Nursing Note:

Client discharged to home in care of mother, Nancy. Follow-up appointment made.