Focused assessment of Esther Park in Shadow Health.

Posted: February 3rd, 2024

Complete the focused assessment of Esther Park in Shadow Health. 

Here’s a summary of key aspects of Esther Park’s focused assessment:

• Chief Complaint:

• Esther Park presents with abdominal pain.
• She also reports difficulty “going to the bathroom,” indicating potential constipation.
• History of Present Illness:

• The pain began as a general discomfort about five days prior to the assessment.
• The pain is located in her lower abdomen.
• She describes the pain as crampy and dull.
• The pain is aggravated by activity and relieved by rest.
• She has had a recent bout of diarrhea.
• She reports a decrease in her normal bowel movement frequency.
• Key Findings:

• Abdominal pain and discomfort.
• Changes in bowel habits (constipation, previous diarrhea).
• Decreased activity level.
• Reports of low energy.
• Physical Exam findings:

• Normoactive bowel sounds in all quadrants.
• Abdominal palpation findings of a possible mass.
• Information related to the presence of abdominal scars.
• Information regarding the patients urine.
• Important Considerations:

• The assessment focuses on gathering subjective data (patient reports) and objective data (virtual physical exam findings).
• The goal is to identify the potential cause of her abdominal pain and related symptoms.
• The simulation is designed to mimic a real-world patient encounter.

In summary, the focused assessment of Esther Park centers on her abdominal pain and altered bowel habits, with the aim of determining the underlying cause.

Analyze your health history & physical assessment findings here with your list of differential diagnoses and a detailed explanation of your clinical reasoning for your choices. 

Include a discussion of the specific cultural needs of this patient & how you will plan an individualized care plan that includes these needs. 

What specific developmental & life span considerations will be necessary to care for Esther, keeping in mind the legal & ethical considerations of professional nursing practice?