An 89-year old female complains of a “stabbing chest pain” and points to the area just below her scapula at the right mid-clavicular line.

An 89-year old female complains of a “stabbing chest pain” and points to the area just below her scapula at the right mid-clavicular line. She states that she had an upper respiratory infection last week that “just seems to hang on.” No other complaints.

A 58-year old male presents with a complaint of severe chest pain over the past hour. He did not call 911 “because I don’t have the money for an ambulance.”

For the case you have chosen, post in the discussion:

Discuss what questions you would ask the patient, what physical exam elements you would include, and what further testing you would want to have performed.

In SOAP format, list:

Pertinent positive and negative information

Differential and working diagnosis

Treatment plan, including: pharmacotherapy with complementary and OTC therapy, diagnostics (labs and testing), health education and lifestyle changes, age-appropriate preventive care, and follow-up to this visit.

Use at least one scholarly source other than your textbook to connect your response to national guidelines and evidence-based research in support of your ideas.

In your peer replies, please reply to at least one peer who chose a different case study.