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Shadow Health Alcohol Disorder
Mental Health Nursing (NUR-355)
California Baptist University
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Documentation Review
Nursing Admitting... Mental Status Note SBAR
Nursing Admitting Note
Student Response Model Documentation
Chief Complaint
Rachel Adler 20 y/o female brought into the ED after a car accident driving under the influence, her right wrist is injured
Ms. Adler has a sprained (R) wrist due to an MVA caused by impaired driving. She is a self-harm risk and expressed passive suicidal ideation.
History of Present Illness
no hx of present illness Rachel Adler is a 20-year-old White woman with a history of alcohol use and anxiety. She was brought to the ER last night by law enforcement after a MVA in which she was noted to be under the influence of alcohol and had an injured her (R) wrist. Assessment in the ER confirmed a sprain of the (R) wrist, and an alcohol level of 0% (over the legal limit in the state for individuals under the age of 21) was determined at the scene. Ms. Adler stated she did not know what happened, but was told she received a ticket for DUI. Reported pain level upon arrival to the ER to be 8/10. Pain relief noted when ibuprofen administered. Ms. Adler denies any nausea, vomiting. Admitted to adult mental health unit based on positive assessment for self harm.
Allergies NKDA, peanuts (mouth and throat become itchy)
Peanuts, reaction is itchy mouth and throat
NKDA
Family History
Grandfather was an alcoholic, mother has anxiety disorder
Mother has anxiety disorder Father has no major medical issues
Maternal grandfather had a history of alcoholism
Social History
Reports that she does not care what happens to her anymore (passive suicidal ideation) reports feeling anxious the past 6 months, has not sought treatment/counseling, stressed over parental relationships, school, and grades
College student - Junior. Single - sexually active, not in relationship at this time. Practices safe sex. Tobacco: denies present use of tobacco and nicotine use. Alcohol/Illicit Drug Use: denies any illicit drug use. Uses alcohol at least three times/week. Reports at least two episodes of passing out after drinking in the past month.
CAGE Assessment: Ms. Adler doesn't think others care about her drinking since she mostly drinks with friends. She drinks to feel better or feel nothing, does not think this hurts anyone. No drinking first thing in morning.
Review of Relevant Systems
loss of appetite, frequent alcohol use and passes out from drinking
GENERAL: Negative for fever, chills, night sweats. Reports occasional fatigue.
HEENT: No visible evidence of trauma. PERRLA.
RESPIRATORY: Negative for shortness of breath, cough, wheezing.
CARDIOVASCULAR: Negative for chest pain, palpitations, edema.
GASTROINTESTINAL: Denies nausea, denies vomiting, constipation, diarrhea.
INTEGUMENTARY: No visible evidence of self-harm.
MUSCULOSKELETAL: Swelling and redness of (R) wrist due to sprain from recent MVA.
NEUROLOGICAL: Negative for weakness, frequent headaches, dizziness, falls, or changes in coordination. Passed out several times recently from alcoho luse. No memory surrounding passing out due to ETOH use. Tingling in fingers of (R) hand since wrist injury.
Shadow Health Alcohol Disorder
Course: Mental Health Nursing (NUR-355)
University: California Baptist University
