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nramada

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Which of the following best completes the following definition: A probable diagnosis is defined as a diagnosis that is
 
  A. considered to be an uncertain likelihood, but one that could be the final diagnosis
  B. considered to be very plausible by the physician because of the findings, data, and information gathered about the presenting problem and the patient
  C. an undiagnosed new presenting problem that requires specific laboratory, pathology, or other diagnostic tests to identify the differential diagnosis
  D. intended to do one of two things: either prove that a specific diagnosis is the definitive diagnosis through diagnostic testing, data, and findings, or dismiss it from any future consideration as the final diagnosis of the presenting problem

Question 2

Documentation reflects that, through the physical examination, the physician has identified significant pain in the patient's left ankle. Collection of history reveals that the patient twisted his ankle when he tripped on a curb eighteen hours earlier and both the pain and swelling have only increased. Diagnostic radiology is ordered to help diagnose the patient's condition as the ankle pain could be a minor sprain, major sprain, a tendon tear, or a fracture. Which of the following options best reflects this scenario?
 
  A. Possible diagnosis
  B. Probable diagnosis
  C. Rule out diagnosis
  D. Differential diagnosis



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chreslie

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A




nramada

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


softEldritch

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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