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.
Case Study Assignment
Miss Washington is a 71 y/o female who presents with a new leg ulcer that appeared after a fall 1 week ago. The patient is coughing and wheezing. She tells you that “feeling terrible.” Vital signs appear stable with no fever.
