Ms.Wilson just returned from court, where she was sentenced to 10 years for drug trafficking. She was not expecting to serve any time. She has three small children at home, who she was sure she would get home to soon. Your facility understands that individuals receiving long or unexpected sentences are at high risk for self-harm, and have put processes…
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Mr. Simmons: Abdominal Pain
Mr. Simmons is a 42-year-old male who arrived at the jail three weeks ago. In Intake, he reported a history of GERD for which he takes omeprazole and chronic lower back pain for which he takes ibuprofen. Mr. Simmons admits to drinking alcohol every week, but he denies drug use. In intake, his vital signs were 124/72, 76, 16, 98.6°F,…
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Ms. Sloan: Heart Palpitations
Ms. Sloan is a 32 year old female incarcerated in the state prison system for the past 2 years. She has no chronic medical conditions. About a month ago she complained to her unit officer that her heart felt like it was “racing.” The medical clinic was called and the nurse instructed the officer to send her to the unit for evaluation. Upon arrival,…
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