Look for a patient that meets criteria or zero points will be given.
| Category | Response |
| Clinical Experience | Briefly describe a situation where you encountered a diagnostic exam in a clinical setting with an adult patient. What were the presenting symptoms or concerns? |
| Diagnostic Exam | What diagnostic exam was performed (e.g., X-ray, CT scan, MRI)? |
| Normal Findings | What are the normal findings for this exam? |
| Differential Diagnoses | If the exam results were abnormal, what are some potential explanations (differentials) for the abnormality in the context of an adult-gerontology patient? |
| Age-Related Considerations | How might the interpretation of this exam change for an older adult patient compared to a young adult? Are there any specific concerns related to aging that might influence the results or their significance? |
| Guidelines | Briefly discuss the guidelines you are using to base off your treatment approach based on abnormal results on the exam. Are there any specific considerations for managing these abnormalities in adult-gerontology patients? |
| Challenges | (Optional – Ideas for peer replies) You can also discuss any challenges you faced in interpreting or utilizing this exam in practice. |
Download and fill in the table in this Discussion Template Download Discussion Templatewith your responses. Copy and paste the table as your initial post.
Submission Instructions:
- Your initial post should include responses to each of the required criteria.
- You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts.
- All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
- Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
- Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.
- You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.
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