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Western Governors University
D117 Advanced Health Assessment for the Advanced Practice Nurse
Prof. Name:
Date
Date:Â
Patient Name:Â
DOB:Â 01/01/XXXX
What symptoms is the patient experiencing?
The patient reports urinary hesitancy and post-urination dribbling, which have progressively worsened over the past two months. Additionally, he experiences nocturnal voiding three to four times per night, despite reducing fluid and caffeine intake before bedtime.
Does the patient report any changes in urine characteristics or pain?
The patient denies any changes in urine color or odor, dysuria (painful urination), or discharge.
What is known about the patient’s current condition?
The patient mentions that he was previously informed about having an enlarged prostate.
What other symptoms or complaints does the patient have?
| System | Symptoms/Findings |
|---|---|
| General | No acute distress reported. |
| HEENT | No vision/hearing changes, nasal discharge, congestion, sore throat, or swallowing difficulties. |
| Cardiac | No chest pain or palpitations. |
| Pulmonary | No shortness of breath, cough, or recent respiratory infections. |
| Gastrointestinal (GI) | No abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, or stool changes. |
| Genitourinary (GU) | Urinary hesitancy with post-urination dribbling worsening over two months. No pain, burning, or discharge. |
| Musculoskeletal | No muscle weakness or joint pain. |
| Skin | No itching, rashes, or lesions. |
| Breast | No pain or lumps reported. |
| Neurologic | No numbness, tingling, or loss of consciousness. |
| Psychiatric | Denies mood changes, anxiety, or depression. Patient reports transient sadness after job loss, now resolved. |
| Endocrine | Denies heat or cold intolerance. |
| Hematologic | No easy bruising. |
Does the patient have any known allergies?
The patient has no known drug allergies (NKDA).
What immunizations has the patient received?
| Vaccine | Date Administered |
|---|---|
| DTaP | 01/01/2015 |
| PCV 13 | 01/01/2010 |
| PPSV 23 | 01/01/2011 |
| Influenza | 01/01/2019, 01/01/2020 |
When was the last colonoscopy performed?
The patient had a colonoscopy on 01/01/2018.
What medications and supplements does the patient use?
| Medication | Dose and Frequency |
|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 20 mg daily |
| Simvastatin | 20 mg daily |
| Acetaminophen (OTC) | As needed |
| Supplement | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Turmeric | Arthritis support |
| Chondroitin | Arthritis support |
What medical conditions and surgeries has the patient experienced?
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Hypertension | Present |
| Hypercholesterolemia | Present |
| Osteoarthritis | Multiple joints affected |
| Surgery | Date |
|---|---|
| Knee Arthroplasty | 1998 |
What is the family history relevant to this patient?
| Family Member | Health Conditions | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mother | Hypertension, Breast Cancer | Alive |
| Father | Hypertension | Alive |
| Grandparents | Unknown | – |
What about the patient’s lifestyle and habits?
The patient is married, retired from a career as a high school teacher, has never smoked, denies alcohol or drug use, and exercises irregularly.
| Parameter | Measurement/Findings |
|---|---|
| Blood Pressure (BP) | 134/82 mmHg |
| Heart Rate (HR) | 88 bpm |
| Respiratory Rate (RR) | 18 breaths/min |
| Temperature (T) | 97.9°F |
| Height (Ht) | 5’11” |
| Weight (Wt) | 92.1 kg (203 lbs) |
| BMI | 28.3 kg/m² |
The patient appears well-nourished, well-developed, and is in no acute distress.
No rashes or lesions noted.
Normocephalic head shape, white sclera with no conjunctival injection, pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation (PERRLA). Tympanic membranes are pearly gray bilaterally. Nasal septum is midline, no discharge. Throat is clear with moist mucous membranes and no lesions or exudates. Dentition is clean.
Trachea is midline. The thyroid gland is symmetrical with no enlargement or nodules detected on palpation.
Regular rate and rhythm, S1 and S2 heart sounds present. No murmurs, gallops, or rubs auscultated.
Chest movement is symmetric with clear breath sounds bilaterally. No wheezing, rhonchi, or rales.
Active bowel sounds in all four quadrants. Abdomen is soft, non-tender, non-distended, and mildly obese. No palpable organ enlargement.
External genitalia:Â Normal hair distribution, no lesions, discharge, or erythema. Epididymis is non-tender.
Urethral meatus:Â Midline.
Prepuce:Â Type IV redundant prepuce covering the penile tip and extending beyond.
Scrotum/Testes:Â No masses or discoloration. Testes descended bilaterally with no palpable masses. Cremasteric reflex intact.
Hernias:Â No inguinal or femoral hernias detected.
Anal/Rectal exam:Â Normal external anatomy, sphincter tone intact, stool appearance normal.
Prostate:Â Palpable 3 cm protrusion, smooth, symmetrical, rubbery, boggy, and mobile.
No deformities observed. Patient ambulates without weakness. No varicosities, cyanosis, or edema.
Alert and oriented to person, place, and time (AAO ×3). Pleasant affect noted.
The patient was appropriately prepared for the male genital examination. A male chaperone was present, and the patient gave verbal consent. Inspection and palpation included the pubic area, scrotum, penis, testes, epididymis, and urethra. Cremasteric reflex was tested, and inguinal/femoral regions were examined for hernias. The anal, rectal, and prostate examinations were also conducted.
American Urological Association. (2021). Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Guidelines.
Wein, A. J., Kavoussi, L. R., Partin, A. W., & Peters, C. A. (Eds.). (2020). Campbell-Walsh Urology (12th ed.). Elsevier.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. (2023). Prostate Enlargement. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/urologic-diseases/prostate-enlargement
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