[Solved] Nursing ESTEF-ASSIGNMENT

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DUE DATE JANUARY 17, 2025

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CASE:
A 75-year-old man with a history of hypertension, diabetes, and
environmental allergies, presents to the office with a complaint of
persistent dry hacking cough that does not improve with over-the-
counter treatment with antitussives and allergy medications. The
man reports that he has had the cough for 3 months and is tired
of the coughing spells he experiences. His medical history reveals
that he started taking lisinopril 6 months before this appointment,
has taken an over-the-counter allergy medication for several
years, and his blood pressure today is 150/92. Other medications
include metformin XR 500 mg daily, aspirin 81 mg once daily, and
loratadine 10 mg daily. The physical exam is negative for any
issues other than his mild neuropathy from long-term diabetes.
The cough is noted to be dry and hacking as the patient has
described. The man is not in acute distress.

• What questions would have been asked as part of the
medical history?

• What physical aspects would have been completed as
part of the physical exam?

• Based on the medical history and physical exam, what
is the most likely cause of his cough?

• What other possible diagnoses should be considered?
• Are there any other tests that should be completed

before producing a diagnosis? Why or why not?
• What is the treatment for this patient, including

education?
• Research: (APA Assignment), Title Page, Introduction,

Headings. Citations and references page is required.
• Length: A minimum of 3 pages, not including references
• Citations: At least two high-level scholarly references in

APA from within the last 5 years.
• No PLAGIARISM more than 10% can be accepted
• DUE DATE JANUARY 17, 2025

**## INSTRUCTIONS.pdf**

CASE:
A 75-year-old man with a history of hypertension, diabetes, and
environmental allergies, presents to the office with a complaint of
persistent dry hacking cough that does not improve with over-the-
counter treatment with antitussives and allergy medications. The
man reports that he has had the cough for 3 months and is tired
of the coughing spells he experiences. His medical history reveals
that he started taking lisinopril 6 months before this appointment,
has taken an over-the-counter allergy medication for several
years, and his blood pressure today is 150/92. Other medications
include metformin XR 500 mg daily, aspirin 81 mg once daily, and
loratadine 10 mg daily. The physical exam is negative for any
issues other than his mild neuropathy from long-term diabetes.
The cough is noted to be dry and hacking as the patient has
described. The man is not in acute distress.

• What questions would have been asked as part of the
medical history?

• What physical aspects would have been completed as
part of the physical exam?

• Based on the medical history and physical exam, what
is the most likely cause of his cough?

• What other possible diagnoses should be considered?
• Are there any other tests that should be completed

before producing a diagnosis? Why or why not?
• What is the treatment for this patient, including

education?
• Research: (APA Assignment), Title Page, Introduction,

Headings. Citations and references page is required.
• Length: A minimum of 3 pages, not including references
• Citations: At least two high-level scholarly references in

APA from within the last 5 years.
• No PLAGIARISM more than 10% can be accepted
• DUE DATE JANUARY 17, 2025