13 Jan Diagnosis # 1, 2, & 3 (provide an

Guide to NR511 Case Studies

Part 1

In Part 1, you are given a patient scenario. Using the information given, answer the following questions:

1. Briefly and concisely summarize the H&P findings as if you were presenting it to your preceptor using the pertinent facts from the case. Use shorthand where possible and approved medical abbreviations. Avoid redundancy and irrelevant information.

Example:

“J.S. is a 34yo male with a CC of acute onset ST x 3 days” [provide additional information from the history that is relevant].

“Physical exam is significant for” [provide relevant physical exam findings].

*Do not simply rewrite the information as it is presented in the case report. This should mimic how you would present this patient to your preceptor.

2. Provide a differential diagnosis (plural) which might explain the patient’s chief complaintalong with a brief statement of pathophysiology for each.

Example:

Diagnosis #1

-Pathophysiology statement

Diagnosis #2

-Pathophysiology statement

Diagnosis #3

-Pathophysiology statement

3. Analyze the differential by using the pertinent findings from the history and physical to argue for or against a diagnosis. Rank the differential in order of most likely to least likely.(This is where you present your argument for EACH DIAGNOSIS in your differential using the patient’s subjective and objective information that was given).

Example:

Diagnosis # 1, 2, & 3 (provide an analysis for each of the diagnoses listed above)

A brief argumentas to why this condition should be considered plus: