Submit A Full SOAP Note Using The Provided Template

Submit A Fullsoapnote Using Provided Bellow Template Presumptive Dx R

Submit a full SOAP note using provided bellow template. Presumptive Dx related to a female or male diagnosis. Remember to include a thorough GYN/GU history. Use attached SOAP Note template which is in the WORD format. Review the video on how to write a SOAP Note and use the perfect soap note document to guide you.

Remember to always document the education about when to seek ER care. In the evaluation of the encounter also include your level of interaction with the patient. Remember to also include the reason why the patient is taking each one of the listed medicines. Try including the ages of the listed family members. Remember to include rationales with each one of the differential diagnosis. (short explanation about why each of those diagnoses were considered).

You must include 3 differential diagnoses plus the actual diagnosis. On the plan, schedule a follow-up appointment. On the evaluation of the patient encounter please mention what was your participation for this case, list your strengths, weaknesses and reflect on what was learned with this case.

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The following SOAP note presents a comprehensive documentation of a clinical encounter involving a 34-year-old female presenting with lower abdominal discomfort and urinary symptoms. This note illustrates the application of a structured approach to patient assessment, incorporating a detailed gynecological and urological history, differential diagnoses, patient education, and reflective analysis of clinical participation.

Subjective

Chief Complaint: "I have been experiencing lower abdominal pain and burning when I urinate for the past three days."

History of Present Illness: The patient reports a sudden onset of dull, aching pain localized to the suprapubic area, rated 6/10 in intensity. She describes a persistent urge to urinate, increased frequency, and dysuria. No hematuria or fever reported. She notes that symptoms began after a recent trip to a communal swimming pool. The pain worsens towards the end of the day and slightly alleviates with OTC analgesics.

Past Medical History: No prior UTIs, no known gynecological conditions, no surgeries.

Medications: Occasionally uses ibuprofen for menstrual cramps, no current antibiotics or others.

Allergies: No known drug allergies.

Family History: Mother with type 2 diabetes at age 50, father with hypertension at age 52.

Social History: Non-smoker, drinks alcohol socially, no illicit drug use. Works as a graphic designer, reports high stress levels but no recent significant travel aside from the swimming trip.

Gynecological/Urological History: Regular menstrual cycles, last period two weeks ago. No history of pelvic inflammatory disease, no abnormal vaginal discharge, no recent sexual activity or new partners, uses barrier contraception inconsistently.

Objective

Vital Signs: BP 120/78 mm Hg, HR 78 bpm, Temp 98.6°F, RR 16/min, SpO₂ 98%.

General Appearance: Slightly uncomfortable but alert and cooperative.

Abdominal Exam: Tenderness in suprapubic region, no rebound or guarding. Bowel sounds normoactive.

Pelvic Exam: External genitalia normal, vaginal mucosa moist, no lesions or discharge. Cervix mobile without tenderness, no adnexal masses or tenderness. Urinalysis obtained shows numerous leukocytes and bacteria, indicating possible infection.

Assessment

Primary Diagnosis: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Differential Diagnoses:

• Vaginitis: Considered due to vaginal moistness but less likely given the urinalysis findings and absence of vaginal discharge.
• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID): Less likely as no pelvic tenderness beyond suprapubic area, no fever, and history does not suggest recent sexual activity with multiple partners.
• Overactive Bladder: Considered but symptoms are more consistent with infection, and the urine analysis confirms infection rather than bladder overactivity.

Rationale for differential diagnoses: Vaginitis typically presents with vaginal discharge and irritation, PID involves more diffuse pelvic pain and systemic symptoms, overactive bladder mainly causes urgency without infection signs.

Plan

• Start empirical antibiotic therapy with nitrofurantoin 100 mg twice daily for 5 days.
• Encourage increased fluid intake and proper hygiene.
• Provide patient education about signs of worsening condition such as fever, flank pain, or hematuria, and instruct to seek emergency care if these occur.
• Schedule follow-up in 3-5 days to assess symptom resolution and review urinalysis results.
• Discuss contraceptive options, addressing the inconsistency in barrier use.

Evaluation

During this encounter, my participation involved conducting the comprehensive history and physical exam, choosing appropriate diagnostics, and educating the patient. My strengths included thorough assessment skills, effective communication, and patient education. Weaknesses included initial hesitation in pelvic examination but improved with practice. I learned that detailed history-taking was essential in differentiating between urinary and gynecological causes of suprapubic pain. Reflecting on this case highlighted the importance of patient-centered communication and eliciting relevant social and gynecologic history to inform diagnosis and management.

References

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