NURS 6512 iHuman Week #3 (45-year-old female with fatigue & arm weakness)

Nina Adams iHuman Case Study

NURS 6512 iHuman Week #3 (45-year-old female with fatigue & arm weakness)

Nina Adams, a 45-year-old female, arrives at the emergency room with complaints of fatigue and progressive weakness in her right arm and hand. Her symptoms began spontaneously two months ago and have gradually worsened, significantly affecting her ability to perform repetitive movements and heavy lifting at work. Two days before her visit, her condition deteriorated further, making daily tasks increasingly difficult. She also reports numbness and tingling in her right arm but denies experiencing pain, recent infections, or injuries.

Nina has a history of hypertension, which she manages with hydrochlorothiazide, and a 25-year history of tobacco use, both of which may contribute to her current condition. An initial consultation led to vitamin supplementation, but this intervention did not improve her symptoms.

With her worsening condition and risk factors, further evaluation is necessary to determine the underlying cause and establish an appropriate management plan.