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(Student Name) Miami Regional University Date of Encounter: Preceptor/Clinical Site: Clinical Instructor: Patricio Bidart MSN, APRN, FNP-C Soap Note # ____ Main Diagnosis ______________ PATIENT INFORMATION Name : Age : Gender at Birth: Gender Identity : Source : Allergies : Current Medications: · PMH: Immunizations: Preventive Care : Surgical History : Family History : Social History : Sexual Orientation : Nutrition History : Subjective Data: Chief Complaint : Symptom analysis/HPI: The patient is … Review of Systems (ROS) (This section is what the patient says, therefore should state Pt denies, or Pt states….. ) CONSTITUTIONAL : NEUROLOGIC : HEENT : RESPIRATORY : CARDIOVASCULAR : GASTROINTESTINAL : GENITOURINARY : MUSCULOSKELETAL : SKIN : Objective Data: VITAL SIGNS: GENERAL APPREARANCE : NEUROLOGIC: HEENT: CARDIOVASCULAR: RESPIRATORY: GASTROINTESTINAL: MUSKULOSKELETAL: INTEGUMENTARY: ASSESSMENT: (In a paragraph please state “your encounter with your patient and your findings (including subjective and objective data) Example : “Pt came in to our clinic c/o of ear pain. Pt states that the pain started 3 days ago after swimming. Pt denies discharge etc… on examination I noted this and that etc.) Main Diagnosis (Include the name of your Main Diagnosis along with its ICD10 I10. (Look at PDF example provided) Include the in-text reference/s as per APA style 6th or 7th Edition. Differential diagnosis (minimum 3) - - - PLAN: Labs and Diagnostic Test to be ordered (if applicable) · - · - Pharmacological treatment: - Non-Pharmacologic treatment : Education (provide the most relevant ones tailored to your patient) Follow-ups/Referrals References (in APA Style) Examples Codina Leik, M. T. (2014). Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review (2nd ed.). ISBN Domino, F., Baldor, R., Golding, J., Stephens, M. (2010). The 5-Minute Clinical Consult th ed.). Print (The 5-Minute Consult Series).

Paper For Above instruction

The process of thorough patient assessment forms the backbone of effective nursing practice, especially in advanced practice contexts such as family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) care. Combining subjective and objective data gathering with astute clinical reasoning enables precise diagnosis, tailored management, and optimal patient outcomes. This paper discusses a comprehensive approach for conducting SOAP notes, focusing on patient encounters, and illustrates how critical evidence-based practices inform diagnosis and intervention planning.

Initiating a patient encounter begins with meticulous documentation of demographic and source information, including age, gender identity, allergies, and current medications. A clear chief complaint framed in the patient’s words provides a focus for subsequent data collection. The symptom analysis or HPI encompasses details regarding onset, location, duration, characteristics, aggravating or relieving factors, and associated symptoms, often summarized by OLDCARTS (Onset, Location, Duration, Characteristics, Aggravating/Relieving factors, Treatment, Severity), ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the patient’s presenting problem (Kumar et al., 2019). For example, “The patient reports a 3-day history of progressive ear pain, worsened by chewing, with associated muffled hearing, denied discharge” offers a clear snapshot accelerating diagnosis.

Review of systems (ROS) complements this by capturing pertinent positives and negatives across multiple organ systems—such as ENT, cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal—corresponding with the chief complaint. Accurate ROS documentation reduces errors of omission and guides targeted physical examinations (Bickley & Szilagyi, 2021). For instance, in ear pain, noting the absence of fever or discharge refines the differential diagnosis and supports or refutes specific conditions.

Objective data collection involves vital signs, general appearance, and physical examination tailored to the presenting complaint. For ENT-related issues, examination includes inspection of the external ear, tympanic membrane, and associated lymph nodes. Each system examined should be thoroughly documented with relevant findings; abnormalities such as erythema, swelling, or perforation of the tympanic membrane directly influence diagnosis and treatment (Pachala & Pisegna, 2018). Accurate measurement, awareness of normal ranges, and detailed description of abnormalities foster clarity and facilitate monitoring over time.

The assessment synthesizes subjective and objective findings, providing your clinical reasoning and reaching a working diagnosis with appropriate ICD-10 codes. For example, Acute Otitis Media, H66.9, might be diagnosed based on ear pain, erythema, and bulging tympanic membrane. Justification for diagnoses must include evidence from physical findings and lab data, supported by current literature to affirm the clinical decision (Leik, 2014). Differential diagnoses are proposed, such as Otitis externa, Eustachian tube dysfunction, or TM perforation, each supported by distinct signs, symptoms, and exam findings.

The plan outlines evidence-based interventions, including pharmacologic agents—such as antibiotics or analgesics—supported by clinical guidelines (Shulman et al., 2013). Non-pharmacologic strategies may include warm compresses, ear rest, and patient education on symptom management. Diagnostic tests like tympanometry or audiometry may be ordered if indicated (Floyd et al., 2019). Referral to an ENT specialist becomes necessary for persistent or complicated cases. Follow-up timing depends on the severity and expected response to treatment, typically within 48-72 hours or sooner if symptoms worsen.

Effective documentation and planning ensure continuity of care and support evidence-based practices. The integration of thorough assessment, clinical reasoning, and patient-centered education optimizes health outcomes, especially in diverse patient populations. This approach underscores the importance of structured SOAP notes as a fundamental component of advanced nursing practice, promoting clarity, consistency, and quality in patient care.

References

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