James Carter Simulation Case Studies – Painful Rash – NURS 6512 Module 2 week 4

James Carter Simulation Case Studies – Painful Rash – NURS 6512 Module 2 week 4

Simulation Case Studies – Painful Rash

Painful Rash Presentation

James Carter

Age:
 52
Sex:
 Male
Race/Ethnicity: 
African American
Marital Status:
 Married
Occupation: 
Warehouse Supervisor
Insurance:
 Private
Living Situation:
 Lives with spouse

Chief Complaint (CC): 
Painful rash on my right side

Patient Statement

About four days ago I noticed this tingling and burning feeling on the right side of my chest. At first, I thought I had pulled a muscle because it was sore and sensitive to touch. Then two days ago, I noticed a rash starting in the same area. It started as small red bumps and now it looks like little blisters. It really burns and sometimes feels sharp, especially if my shirt rubs against it. The pain is about a 7 out of 10 James Carter Simulation Case Studies – Painful Rash – NURS 6512 Module 2 week 4.

It hasn’t spread anywhere else that I can tell. I haven’t had anything like this before. I did feel kind of tired earlier this week, but I haven’t had a fever that I know of. No new soaps, lotions, detergents, or outdoor exposures.

I’ve been under a lot of stress at work and haven’t been sleeping well. I tried over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream, but it hasn’t helped. James Carter Simulation Case Studies – Painful Rash – NURS 6512 Module 2 week 4