Digestive System Case Study – Assignment
Read and submit Case Study 2 located on page 428 of the Disease of Human Body textbook. Access Medlineplus to assist you in understanding the disease. In your submission include:
Name of the disease patient has been diagnosed for. Determine the steps the primary care provider might take to determine confirmation of disease.
What are the physical signs that might be documented on the physical examination report within the health record?
List the specific diagnostic tests and radiology reports to be ordered for patient with this disease.
Case Study 2: A 35-year old woman, Elaine Morrison, experiences flatus, weight loss, abdominal distention, loss of appetite. Elaine has complained of these symptoms on several previous occasions. In response to her primary care provider’s questions, Elaine reports that her stool floats in the toilet bowl and is foul smelling.
Case Study Questions:
1-What steps do yo think the primary care provide might take?
2-How would a complete physical examination help in the diagnosis of this case?
3- What specific diagnostic tests might be ordered?
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