Description

For this Case Study Assignment, you will determine the physical exams and diagnostic tests that would be most appropriate for gaining information and better understanding of your patient’s condition. Then, based on your analysis, you will formulate a differential diagnosis for the patient.

To prepare:

By Day 1 of this week, your Instructor will assign a patient profile for this Assignment. Note: Please see the Course Announcements section of the classroom for your patient profile Assignment.

Review this week’s Learning Resources.

Review the details of the patient case study.

Consider what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be most appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition.

Reflect on how the results would be used to make a diagnosis.

Identify three to five (3–5) possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient.

Assignment: Diagnostic Reasoning

Include the following:

• Identify the patient’s chief complaint.
• Identify what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be most appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition. Be specific and explain your reasoning.
• Explain how the results would be used to make a diagnosis.
• Identify three to five (3–5) possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient. Explain your thinking.

BY DAY 7 OF WEEK 3

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