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Question
Case Study: Heart Failure The following six questions are part of an unfolding case study.?? Joseph Rogers (pronouns he/him/his), 82 years old, presents with complaints of increased fatigue, lower leg swelling, and weight loss. Denies any chest tightness or pain currently. Reports increasing fatigue, decreased appetite, and weight loss of 5 pounds over the last 2 weeks.? Review the electronic health record and answer the questions that follow. Progress Notes Date/Time Provider Progress Note?s 04/01/20XX 1030 Joseph Rogers (pronouns he/him/his), 82 years old ? Height & Weight: 5"11", 130 lbs (59 kg) ? Allergies: None ? Chief Complaint: Increased fatigue, lower leg swelling, weight loss ? Medical History: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease (CAD), gastroesophogeal reflux disease (GERD), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), hyperthyroidism ? Social History: Prior smoking history (40 years at 2 packs per day), denies alcohol use, lives with wife, retired, walks dog daily ? Family History: Hypertension (mother and father); diabetes mellitus (DM), type 1 father; mother died of myocardial infarction (MI) at age 65 ? Vital Signs: Temperature 98.8 °F (37.1 °C) oral, blood pressure 165/74 mmHg, heart rate 98 bpm, respiratory rate 18 bpm, SpO2 95% RA ? General Appearance: Appears fatigued, anorexic ?