A 32-year-old patient presents with fatigue, right upper quadrant discomfort, dark urine, and mild jaundice; labs show AST 142 U/L (10–40), ALT 185 U/L (7–56), and positive HBsAg; the NP bases the plan of care on the knowledge that…
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A 41-year-old postpartum woman with postpartum psychosis pre…
A 41-year-old postpartum woman with postpartum psychosis presents with chest tightness, shortness of breath, and agitation. She recently underwent emergency cesarean delivery. The NP bases the plan of care on the understanding that:
A 44-year-old patient presents to an outpatient nephrology c…
A 44-year-old patient presents to an outpatient nephrology clinic with fever, rash, flank discomfort, and recent onset of dark urine after beginning a new antibiotic; labs show elevated eosinophils, creatinine 2.1 mg/dL (0.6–1.3), and sterile pyuria; the NP bases the plan of care on the knowledge that…
A 40-year-old patient with OCD presents with persistent coug…
A 40-year-old patient with OCD presents with persistent cough after repeatedly cleaning with bleach. He denies fever but has tracheal irritation. The NP plans care based on the understanding that…
A 67-year-old LTC resident develops episodic hives with scen…
A 67-year-old LTC resident develops episodic hives with scented detergent. The NP bases the plan of care on the knowledge that these findings are MOST likely caused by
A 68-year-old multiparous woman reports pelvic pressure, uri…
A 68-year-old multiparous woman reports pelvic pressure, urinary frequency, and difficulty initiating urine flow. She notes worsening symptoms when standing for long periods. Pelvic exam shows uterine descent past the vaginal introitus. The NP bases the plan of care on the knowledge that…
A 34-year-old teacher with streptococcal pharyngitis present…
A 34-year-old teacher with streptococcal pharyngitis presents with fever and tender lymph nodes. The NP bases the plan of care on the knowledge that…
A 32-year-old woman presents with unilateral pelvic pain, va…
A 32-year-old woman presents with unilateral pelvic pain, vaginal spotting, and dizziness. Her last menstrual period was 7 weeks ago. Serum hCG is lower than expected for gestational age and rises abnormally on repeat testing. Transvaginal ultrasound shows no intrauterine pregnancy. The NP bases the plan of care on the knowledge that…
A 58-year-old man with long-standing dehydration and high-ox…
A 58-year-old man with long-standing dehydration and high-oxalate dietary intake presents with abrupt colicky flank pain radiating to the groin, nausea, and gross hematuria. Imaging confirms a 5 mm renal calculus. The NP bases the plan of care on the knowledge that…
A patient reports a firm, tender lymph node the day after re…
A patient reports a firm, tender lymph node the day after receiving a routine vaccine. The NP plans care based on the understanding that…