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Follow the MRU Soap Note Rubric as a guide: Use APA format and must include minimum of 2 Scholarly Citations. Soap notes will be uploaded to Moodle and put through TURN-It-In (anti-Plagiarism program). Turn it in's Score must be less than 10% or will not be accepted for credit; it must be your own work and in your own words. You can resubmit, Final submission will be accepted if less than 10%. Copy-paste from websites or textbooks will not be accepted or tolerated and will receive a grade of 0 (zero) with no resubmissions allowed. Please see College Handbook regarding Academic Misconduct Statement.

Must use the sample templates for your soap note. Keep this template for when you start clinicals. The use of templates is okay with regards to Turn it in, but the Patient History, CC, HPI, Assessment, and Plan should be of your own work and individualized to your made-up patient.

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Introduction

Adult wellness check-ups are a fundamental aspect of preventive healthcare, aiming to promote health, detect early signs of disease, and provide health education. A comprehensive soap note for such a visit serves as a critical documentation tool that captures pertinent patient information, clinical findings, assessments, and management plans. The SOAP note structure—Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan—is standardized and widely used in clinical practice to facilitate clear communication among healthcare providers.

Subjective Data

The subjective section encompasses the patient's chief complaint (CC), history of present illness (HPI), past medical history (PMH), medication list, family history, social history, and review of systems (ROS). For this case, the patient is a 45-year-old male presenting for an annual wellness check-up. The patient reports feeling generally healthy but expresses concern about maintaining health due to a family history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia. He denies any current symptoms such as chest pain, dyspnea, or fatigue. The patient's HPI is unremarkable, without any recent illnesses or significant complaints. He is a non-smoker, consumes alcohol socially, and leads a sedentary lifestyle due to his desk job. A review of systems reveals no issues in cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, or other organ systems.

Objective Data

Physical examination reveals vital signs within normal limits: blood pressure 128/78 mm Hg, heart rate 72 bpm, respiratory rate 16 breaths per minute, temperature 98.6°F, and BMI of 24.5. General appearance is healthy and alert. Head and neck examination are unremarkable. Cardiovascular exam shows a regular rhythm with no murmurs. Lung auscultation is clear bilaterally. Abdomen is soft, non-tender, with no hepatosplenomegaly. Musculoskeletal, neurological, and skin examinations are within normal limits. Laboratory tests, including fasting lipid profile and blood glucose, are ordered as part of routine screening and have not yet been completed, but will be reviewed at the follow-up appointment.

Assessment

The patient is a 45-year-old male in overall good health, with no current symptoms and normal physical exam findings. Risk factors include a family history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia, which warrants emphasis on lifestyle modification and preventative measures. The primary concerns involve cardiovascular risk reduction and health maintenance following standard guidelines for age group screening. No acute or chronic illnesses are diagnosed at this time.

Plan

The management plan focuses on preventive care and risk factor modification:

• Health Education: Counsel the patient on maintaining a balanced diet low in saturated fats and sodium, increasing physical activity to at least 150 minutes per week, and achieving weight management goals.
• Screenings: Review fasting lipid profile and blood glucose results once available; consider additional screenings like blood pressure measurement at follow-up visits.
• Vaccinations: Ensure vaccinations are up to date, including influenza and shingles vaccines.
• Follow-up: Schedule follow-up in 6 months to review laboratory results, reassess lifestyle modifications, and update the health status.
• Referrals: None at this time, but consider referral to nutritionist or health coach if lifestyle modifications need reinforcement.

Conclusion

The comprehensive soap note highlights the importance of regular wellness check-ups in middle-aged adults. Preventive strategies, lifestyle modifications, and timely screenings play crucial roles in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions. This structured documentation ensures all relevant aspects of care are captured and facilitates continuity of care in future visits.

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