Gastrointestinal Disorders
A 57-year-old Wall Street broker has been suffering from
intermittent constipation and diarrhea for several months. He complains of
abdominal pain and a feeling of fullness. He has been taking Metamucil to add
fiber to his diet and to have regular bowel movements, without consulting a
doctor as he is too busy. After noticing that his feces are black in color for
the last several days, he goes to see a doctor.
• What
additional tests will the doctor order?
• List two
possible clinical diagnoses. Explain your answer.
• What are
some possible treatments for each of the diagnoses?
• Do you
think the patient requires surgical intervention or can his discomfort be
managed medically?
Explain your response. Submit a two- to three-page Word
document with your diagnoses.
Assignment 2 Grading CriteriaMaximum PointsExplained which
additional tests the doctor will order. Suggested possible clinical diagnoses
and explained your answer. Suggested possible treatments.Determined whether
patient requires surgical intervention immediately or can be managed
medically.Applied APA standards for writing style and used the appropriate page
length in your response.
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