Homework: Assessment of the Abdomen and Gastrointestinal System
I. Analyze the subjective portion of the note. List additional information that should be included in the documentation.
II. Analyze the objective portion of the note. List additional information that should be included in the documentation.
III. Is the assessment supported by the subjective and objective information? Why or why not?
IV. What diagnostic tests would be appropriate for this case, and how would the results be used to make a diagnosis?
V. Would you reject/accept the current diagnosis? Why or why not? Identify five possible conditions that may be considered as a differential diagnosis for this patient. Explain your reasoning using at least three different references from current evidence-based literature.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.