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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49649/psn-pdf
March 01, 2012 - Did his symptoms interfere with
his job? What was his relationship with his wife and children? … When dealing with a Vietnamese man with
unexplained physical symptoms and other signs of distress, the … In the
Vietnamese refugee, unexplained medical symptoms or reactions out of proportion to the symptoms … (including somatic symptoms). … The symptoms of depression among Vietnamese include unique cultural symptoms such as feeling
shameful
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/84413/psn-pdf
February 23, 2022 - Learning Objectives
Evaluate the ‘red flag’ symptoms associated with low back pain and implement follow-up … Clinicians should look for “red flag” symptoms and signs that may warrant advanced imaging with
MRI. … As her symptoms progressed to involve radicular symptoms with leg spasms,
magnetic resonance imaging … At that point, given her progressive symptoms, advanced
imaging (e.g., MRI) would have been helpful … He did not consider alternate diagnoses despite her progressive
symptoms.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49810/psn-pdf
November 01, 2017 - Insufficient symptom control is often explained by the seemingly refractory
nature of the symptoms, … , and the options to ease these symptoms. … On the other hand, effective management of symptoms often requires the addition of new medications. … standard procedure in case symptoms might occur. … Regular
screening for symptoms should be done and any existing symptoms should be meticulously assessed
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/silent-pain-neck
August 19, 2020 - The nurse notified the covering physician, who asked about stridor or other respiratory symptoms. … Over the next few hours, the patient's symptoms persisted, and he noted the onset of mild dysphagia. … Signs and symptoms of an expanding neck hematoma may include respiratory-specific symptoms such as stridor … However, nonspecific symptoms such as change in voice quality, neck tightness, neck pain/pressure, neck … The surgeon should be prepared to open the wound immediately if progressive symptoms develop.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/delayed-diagnosis-mesenteric-ischemia
March 31, 2021 - At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
Describe the symptoms … All three studies were interpreted as normal, and the patient was reassured that her symptoms should … This condition is classified by the time to onset of symptoms (acute vs chronic), the affected portion … and/or hypoperfusion, as this would increase clinical suspicion for this disorder. 8 Accompanying symptoms … (“intestinal angina”) and often develop “food fear” with an associated significant weight loss. 8 Symptoms
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49455/psn-pdf
July 01, 2004 - She had presented to clinic later that day, where a nurse practitioner assessed her symptoms as consistent … When her symptoms remained severe, she returned the following day to the urgent care center. … He also gave the patient clear
instructions to call him if her symptoms worsened. … Are any associated symptoms the same? … Another misconception is that symptoms begin with strenuous activity.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/palliative-care-comfort-vs-harm
December 04, 2016 - , and the options to ease these symptoms. … On the other hand, effective management of symptoms often requires the addition of new medications. … standard procedure in case symptoms might occur. … Regular screening for symptoms should be done and any existing symptoms should be meticulously assessed … For this set of symptoms, an opioid that has antidyspneic as well as analgesic effects would be indicated
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/transfusion-overload
September 23, 2020 - At the time, the patient remained weak but had no new symptoms. … On arriving at the ED, the patient had no symptoms and normal vital signs. … She was weak but otherwise had no new symptoms. … Patients with clear symptoms related to anemia may benefit from transfusion, but it is not clear that … Given that this patient had no evidence of active bleeding, no clear symptoms related to the anemia,
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psnet.ahrq.gov/cme
February 26, 2025 - However, the next day he returned to another ED with similar symptoms and was diagnosed with a small … neurological investigation of patients presenting with dizziness and other simultaneous neurological symptoms … Three weeks later, he presented with ongoing symptoms including worsening cognition and increased headache … subdural hematoma and the importance of repeat brain imaging in patients with risk factors and persistent symptoms … He was discharged with antibiotic prescriptions, but returned three days later with worsening symptoms
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/doing-detective-work-find-cancer-how-are-non-specific-symptom-pathways-cancer-investigation
April 05, 2023 - Patients presenting with non-specific symptoms (NSSs) suggestive of cancer may experience diagnostic
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49620/psn-pdf
February 01, 2011 - The nurse notified the covering physician, who asked about
stridor or other respiratory symptoms. … Over the next few hours, the patient's symptoms persisted, and he noted the onset of mild
dysphagia. … Signs and symptoms of an expanding neck hematoma may include respiratory-specific
symptoms such as stridor … However, nonspecific
symptoms such as change in voice quality, neck tightness, neck pain/pressure, neck … The surgeon should be prepared to open the wound
immediately if progressive symptoms develop.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/cultural-dimensions-depression
September 01, 2018 - Did his symptoms interfere with his job? What was his relationship with his wife and children? … When dealing with a Vietnamese man with unexplained physical symptoms and other signs of distress, the … In the Vietnamese refugee, unexplained medical symptoms or reactions out of proportion to the symptoms … (including somatic symptoms). … The symptoms of depression among Vietnamese include unique cultural symptoms such as feeling shameful
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/866853/psn-pdf
October 02, 2024 - who visit the emergency department (ED) or urgent care may receive instructions to return to care
if symptoms … persist or new symptoms arise ("safety-netting"), particularly in cases of diagnostic uncertainty.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/worst-headache
July 01, 2016 - She had presented to clinic later that day, where a nurse practitioner assessed her symptoms as consistent … When her symptoms remained severe, she returned the following day to the urgent care center. … He also gave the patient clear instructions to call him if her symptoms worsened. … Are any associated symptoms the same? … Another misconception is that symptoms begin with strenuous activity.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/60656/psn-pdf
July 08, 2020 - psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/covid-19-be-or-not-be-diagnostic-question
Many COVID-19 patients present with respiratory symptoms … , but others may present with atypical
symptoms (e.g., delirium, smell and taste dysfunction, cardiovascular
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/covid-19-can-last-several-months-diseases-long-haulers-have-endured-relentless-waves
April 03, 2005 - The disease’s “long-haulers” have endured relentless waves of debilitating symptoms—and disbelief from … The disease’s “long-haulers” have endured relentless waves of debilitating symptoms—and disbelief from … The disease’s “long-haulers” have endured relentless waves of debilitating symptoms—and disbelief from
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/838135/psn-pdf
January 01, 2023 - and community members) were provided one of five scenarios describing a
hypothetical patient with symptoms … suggestive of COVID-19 in the presence or absence alternative
diagnosis (e.g., COVID-19 symptoms and
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/851184/psn-pdf
July 05, 2023 - Initial delays resulted from
patients’ non-specific symptoms such as fatigue and symptoms that came
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/consequences-medical-overuse
May 05, 2021 - The patient did not present with any complaints of urinary symptoms or documentation of a fever, abdominal … (Of course, the dementia may have limited the patient's ability to complain about urinary symptoms.) … We must first ask why a troponin level was drawn when the patient had no signs or symptoms of myocardial … In this case, the patient had no signs or symptoms consistent with an MI. … In patients without signs or symptoms of myocardial ischemia, an abnormal troponin does not diagnose
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/840475/psn-pdf
November 30, 2022 - Veterans Affairs, this qualitative study explored the clinical diagnosis
and management of long COVID symptoms … Two themes emerged – (1) diagnostic uncertainty about
whether symptoms were due to long COVID, particularly