NRNP/PRAC 6665 & 6675 Comprehensive Focused SOAP Psychiatric
Evaluation Template
Subjective:
Patient Information
Name: Dev Cordoba (D.C)
Age: 7 years
Sex: Male
Race: African American
CC (chief complaint): "I came to visit you because my mum claimed you can help me feel
better."
HPI: Dev Cardoba, age 7, came to the clinic with his mother to have a mental health assessment.
Even when he is in school, Dev displayed ongoing concern for his mother and younger brother.
He clarified that worries regarding their safety and possible actions always dominate his
thoughts. In response to a question concerning his frequent nightmares, he disclosed that,
although never having truly been lost, he has nearly always dreamed of being lost and unable to
locate his mother and younger brother. Dev also said that he was having trouble at school. When
he doesn't sit still and pay attention in class, his teacher frequently punishes him, which leads to
the movement of his chair closer to the teacher's desk. He acknowledged being violent and
throwing books at other classmates. When Dev's mother was interviewed, she largely supported
what he said. She mentioned that he frequently fears her passing and is extremely worried about
her well-being. Additionally, Dev has expressed sentiments of not being as loved as his younger
brother, which has resulted in disruptive behavior at home, such as object tossing and persistent
problems at school. His inability to fall asleep, frequent awakenings, and insistence on leaving
the door open and lights on are other signs of disturbed sleep patterns. He has lost three pounds
in the last three weeks due to a decrease in hunger. Despite the pediatrician's prescription of
DDVP, Dev's mother reported that he still wets the bed at night. Despite the fact that there has
never been a history of mental health troubles, she requested this evaluation because she thinks
there are no physical problems driving his symptoms.
Substance Current Use: Denied use of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs by the client or his
family.
Medical History: Did not report any medical history
Current Medications: Currently, not taking any medication, used DDVP for bedwetting.
Allergies: Denied food, drug, or environmental allergies.
Reproductive Hx: Did not report.
ROS:
GENERAL: Report weight loss by mother. Denied fever, chills, fatigue or weakness.
HEENT: Denied Diplopia, blurred vision, visual loss or double vision. Head is
normocephalic, no hearing loss, ear pain, ear discharge, runny nose, sore throat, or
sneezing.
SKIN: Denied rashes, bruises or itching.
Diagnostic results: In the presented case study, there were no diagnostic tests conducted. To
effectively eliminate the possibility of various mental disorders, a thorough physical examination
is a crucial component. Additionally, the utilization of various scales or questionnaires, such as
the Hamilton Anxiety Scale or Beck Anxiety Inventory Scale, can be valuable in assessing the
extent of the child's anxiety, especially given the mother's observations regarding his high levels
of anxiety and worry. As noted by Zakhari (2018), for many children who either suffer from
mental illnesses or are at risk of developing them, undergoing an X-ray examination can provide
valuable insights into any unusual brain changes and facilitate an assessment of their brain
development.
Assessment:
Mental Status Examination: A 7-year-old boy named D.C. visited the clinic with his mother,
who indicated that she herself is not currently experiencing any psychiatric issues but has
concerns about her child's persistent anxious demeanor. During the assessment, D.C. appeared to
be cooperative, w
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