Demethrice Collins Case Report

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SUBJECTIVE I did see Ms. Demethrice Collins who is complaining of left knee pain. She was seen on sick call and stating that it has re-aggravated the knee to climb up and down a bunk and her knee was swollen at that time. She is trying to exercise and get ready for CIP; however, it was noted that she has not only resting high heart rate which is around 100, but also the heart rate of 180 after exercise. She was advised to postpone her CIP evaluation until March, which she is reporting makes her stressed out and depressed. OBJECTIVE Vital signs are stable. Noted weight loss of about eight pounds in the past three weeks. She appears to be in no distress. Heart rate at rest was 100. On exam, her lungs were clear bilaterally. Heart: Regular

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