homework

Diagnostic & Differential Diagnosis (Nurs 508)

Data Analysis and Working Sheet

Diagnostic Framework and Differential Diagnosis

Student Name ________________________________________ Date ________________________

I. Clinical Case ________________________________________

Chief Complaint (CC) ________________________________________________________________________

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II. Assessment and Diagnostic Framework scheme (organ and/or anatomical region; mnemonics [VINDICATE])

III. Differential Diagnosis Analysis

Diagnosis (What diagnosis are you thinking?)	History (Which data from the History support this diagnosis?)	Physical Examination (Which data from the Physical Examination support this diagnosis?)	Diagnostic Tests (What diagnostic tests support, rule out, or confirm differential diagnoses)

IV. Diagnostic Tests (imaging; procedures; lab work tests)

Diagnostic Test (Which additional test is needed to support diagnosis?)	Indication and Interpretation (Which finding(s) support the diagnosis?)

V. Clinical Decision Making - Case Study Analysis

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