Explain how the results would be used to make a diagnosis

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Homework: Differential Diagnoses & Diagnostic Testing

When seeking to identify a patient's health condition, advanced practice nurses can use a diverse selection of diagnostic tests and assessment tools to help in understanding a patient's condition. In turn, beginning with a differential diagnosis supports the process of further applying information to narrow the possibilities of what the condition may be and working to arrive at the most accurate diagnosis for planning treatment.

For this Case Study Homework, 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:

1. Assign a patient profile for this Homework.

2. Review this Learning Resources.

3. Review the details of the patient case study.

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

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

6. Identify three to five possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient.

Task

Include the following:

1. Identify the patient's chief complaint.

2. 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.

3. Explain how the results would be used to make a diagnosis.

4. Identify three to five possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient. Explain your thinking.

Identify chief complaint, physical exams, lab tests and other diagnostic exams that would be most appropriate to gather more information about the patient's condition. Be specific and explain your reasoning.

Case

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 "I'm feeling terrible." Vital signs appear stable with no fever.

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