Discussion Post
• A patient presents to your office with acute shoulder pain. Discuss four potential diagnoses and the pathophysiology behind each diagnosis. Explain the subjective presentation of each diagnosis and the physical exam findings specific to each.
• A 45-year-old male with a past medical history significant for chronic low back pain presents to the ER with back pain. You overhear the ER tech saying, "I hate chronic pain patients. They just want narcotics, and now I have to clean up his pee because he can't get his stuff together." Based upon this complaint and additional information, what are potential diagnoses? What testing should be employed? What referrals should be initiated? Should any pharmacological treatment be initiated? Should any nonpharmacological treatment be initiated? Justify your decisions with a rationale.
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.