Case study is about a 21-year female patient, 5'6'', 110 lbs. Chief complaint Nausea, vomiting, feeling shaky and hot along with a flutter in the chest. Based on a physical assessment done we determined that the patient has the following diagnosis: pneumonia, sepsis, and hyperthyroidism, fever 101. answer the following questions: What is the CC in this case study? What are important questions to ask the patient to formulate the history of present illness and what did the patient tell you?
What components of the physical exam are important to review in this case? What are the pertinent positive and negative physical exam findings to help you formulate your diagnosis?
Which differential diagnosis is to be considered with this case study? What was your final diagnosis?
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