Assignment task:
Section 1: Patient Case Overview: "I have severe back pain and it hurts when I urinate." History of Presenting Illness: KJ is a 58-year-old female who presents to the emergency department (ED) with complaints of fever, chills, dysuria, urgency, and back pain. Pt states she has had symptoms for the past 4 days. Reports that she has experienced some nausea and vomiting these last 2 days also. Health Assessment: Vital Signs Temp 101.2°F, P 89, RR 18 breaths per minute, BP 139/73 mm Hg, Ht 5′4″, Wt 78 kg General Mild distress, nontoxic appearing