Family Nurse Practitioner

Running head: FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Name of Student
Name of University
Author note

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
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As a family nursing practitioner, I am responsible for management and prevention of
progression of chronic conditions and sudden illnesses in the family (Bryant‐Lukosius et al.,
2016). I was attending a subject in a family nursing setting, who complained of headache and
dizziness. These are common neurological signs and symptoms that are observed in central
nervous system involvement or in metabolic conditions as well (Jakimowicz, Williams &
Stankiewicz, 2017). Following my duties, I took the SOAP (Subjective, Objective,
Assessment and Plan) note of the subject which is critical in a clinical scenario.
Family nursing practice SOAP note:-
Subjective – Chief Complains: 58 year old American African subject has a presentation of
dizziness, headache, feelings of nausea and vomiting.
History of Present Illness - The patient was feeling uneasy and felt a neck pain as well (in the
posterior aspect of the neck). Has a presentation of neck stiffness, sleep issues such as sleep
problems over a period of one week. The patient was on fasting for last eighteen hours due to
religious purposes which has resulted in the dizziness and subsequent headache attacks. The
subject has been feeling drowsy and a general weakness for the last 7 hours
Medical history – diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia
Allergies – no
Objective
On General examination
Vital signs
Heart rate – 62beats/ minute
Respiratory rate – 18 breaths per minute