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General Instructions

This assignment builds on the case study in this week’s collaboration café. Carefully read the assignment guidelines and rubric and complete each case study section below. Use of this template is required.

• Differential Diagnoses (List three common differential diagnoses, including their pathophysiology and rationale for inclusion.)
• Differential Diagnoses Comparative and Contrastive Analysis (Discuss how the three differential diagnoses are similar and different in occurrence, pathophysiology, and presentation.)
• Diagnostic Testing, Guidelines, and Expected Results (Describe the necessary tests to diagnose and assess the severity of the three differential diagnoses. Discuss the relevant clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for diagnosing and conducting diagnostic tests for each condition. Include expected diagnostic results consistent with the client’s chief complaint, HPI, and physical exam findings.)
• Current Management Plan (List two priority non-pharmacological interventions for this client based on holistic assessment data, diagnostic findings, and CPG recommendations.)
• Ongoing Management Plan
  • Ongoing Monitoring (List at least three ongoing monitoring needs for this client, including frequency of monitoring, e.g., BP checks, labs, etc.)
  • Client Education (List at least three priority client education topics for this )
  • Referrals (List at least two priority referrals for this )
  • Follow-up (List the client’s next recommended follow-up appointment and rationale for your recommendation)
• Reflection