“Diagnostic Reasoning: Gathering Information and Considering Differential Diagnoses” Diagnostic Reasoning: Gathering Information and Considering Differential Diagnoses Patient’s Chief Complaint: The patient’s chief complaint is severe abdominal pain. Physical Exams and Diagnostic Tests: 1

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.