This clinical scenario involves a 25-year-old adult presenting with loose stools in an outpatient clinic setting. The case is designed for educational purposes (Walden University) to help students practice history taking, physical examination, diagnostic reasoning, and management planning. Clinical Workup Included: X-ray: To evaluate for intestinal obstruction, inflammation, or structural abnormalities. ECG: To assess cardiac rhythm, especially for electrolyte-related changes due to diarrhea. Laboratory Tests: Including CBC, electrolytes, metabolic panel, and possibly stool studies to investigate infection, inflammation, or metabolic causes. The case scenario demonstrates integration of clinical findings with diagnostic tools. Screenshots of investigations may be poorly arranged, requiring careful interpretation. The focus is on analyzing results, formulating differential diagnoses, and planning patient-centered interventions.
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