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Please read the description below and 2 attachments. Then describe a condition in a few sentences, followed by a SOAP note of the condition (from any of the chapters) using the format as described in your book and the links below and submit it under Discussions. Afterwards, reply to at least 2 of your classmates' original posts (5 pts. each) and include added information about the condition they wrote about using at least 3 more medical terms not used by them or the other people that have replied. If someone's reply includes a question, please follow up with an answer. (don't just say "that was a great SOAP note", or re-iterate what they have already written about the topic). This activity is designed to have you start learning and developing written documentation skills to inform other medical professionals about a particular patient/client’s signs, symptoms, assessment and treatment plan, or prior history/treatment.

Please read the 2 attachments: 1. KNH 209 SOAP note template from Wikipedia to get an overall understanding of the process 2. My brief outline and sample of how to write a SOAP note. Please write your SOAP note using at least 10 medical terms (underline each word you use) from the specialties in the chapters we are covering for this module. Please be accurate in your spelling and use of the words. If you have used a term correctly and in context, there is no need to give a definition of it in the sentence.

While I understand you do not have the same clinical understanding or skills as a clinician, this activity is designed to show that you are integrating the information and can begin to formulate a possible scenario of a patient based on what you have learned. The Wikipedia example shows a lot of shortened formats of documentation. I would like you to write things out more clearly right now unless we have learned a particular abbreviation that you'd like to use (eg. SOB--shortness of breath). Be creative! (20 points for original post + 5 points each response to other students = 30 points in total)

Paper For Above instruction

In this activity, the goal is to simulate the process of clinical documentation by creating a detailed SOAP note based on a hypothetical patient condition. Such exercises enhance understanding of patient assessment and foster communication skills among healthcare professionals. For demonstration, I will select a common respiratory condition, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), to formulate a comprehensive SOAP note that integrates relevant medical terminology and clinical reasoning.

Condition Description

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive respiratory condition characterized by airflow limitation that is not fully reversible. It often results from long-term exposure to irritants such as tobacco smoke or air pollution, leading to chronic inflammation of the bronchioles and alveoli. Patients typically present with dyspnea, cough, sputum production, and wheezing. Over time, COPD can cause respiratory acidosis and hypercapnia due to ineffective gas exchange, ultimately leading to pulmonary hypertension and cor pulmonale.

SOAP Note

S: Subjective

The patient is a 68-year-old male presenting with increased dyspnea on exertion, especially during climbing stairs and walking short distances. He reports a productive cough with sputum that has been persistent for the past three weeks. He notes an increase in wheezing and chest tightness. He has a history of smoking approximately 40 pack-years but quit five years ago. He reports fatigue and occasional fever, but denies hemoptysis or pleuritic pain. No recent hospitalizations for respiratory issues.

O: Objective

On physical examination, the patient exhibits accessory muscle use, barrel chest appearance, and tachypnea (respiratory rate: 24 breaths per minute). Auscultation reveals wheezing, rhonchi, and diminished breath sounds in bilateral lower lobes. Peripheral edema is noted in the ankles. Vital signs: BP 135/85 mmHg, HR 92 bpm, SpO₂ 88% on room air, which improves to 92% with supplemental oxygen. Chest X-ray shows hyperinflation and flattened diaphragm. Pulmonary function tests indicate an FEV1 of 55% predicted, consistent with moderate airflow obstruction.

A: Assessment

The patient's presentation is consistent with a diagnosis of moderate COPD exacerbation. The chronic bronchitis component is evidenced by productive cough and mucous hypersecretion. The airflow limitation is confirmed by spirometry, showing decreased FEV1. Hyperinflation and flattened diaphragm on imaging support structural changes. The tachypnea and oxygen desaturation suggest impaired gas exchange with possible development of respiratory acidosis.

P: Plan

Initiate short-acting beta-agonists (SABA) via inhaler for bronchodilation, along with steroid therapy to reduce airway inflammation. Prescribe antibiotics if signs of infection are present, given purulent sputum. Recommend pulmonary rehabilitation and smoking cessation counseling. Monitor oxygen saturation and consider long-term oxygen therapy if hypoxemia persists. Schedule follow-up in 2-4 weeks for spirometry reassessment. Educate the patient about recognizing early signs of exacerbation and importance of vaccination against influenza and pneumococcus.

References

• GOLD. (2023). Global Strategy for the Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Goldcopd.org.
• Barnes, P. J. (2021). Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Oxford University Press.
• National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. (2022). COPD: Patient education. NHLBI.nih.gov.
• Stockley, R. A., & Barnes, P. J. (2018). Pharmacology of respiratory diseases. Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 250.
• Vogelmeier, C. F., et al. (2019). Global strategy for the diagnosis, management, and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 2019 report. GOLD Executive Summary.