Consider that you are the provider on duty at a local urgent care clinic

consider that you are the provider on duty at a local urgent care clinic. As you read each of the patient scenarios, think about what the non-emergent diagnosis might be for this patient. Then consider this patient’s presentation and situation in light of emergency, life threatening, or life altering diagnoses. Answer the following questions for each patient: #1 Identify which of the provided diagnoses should be assigned to each patient. #2 Identify what signs and symptoms give you a clue that the disease process might be more serious than it presents. #3 Is it appropriate to continue to treat this patient or do they require a higher level of care? If they require a higher level of care, please explain your rationale. #4 What diagnostics do you plan to order, or do you expect will be ordered at another facility if transferred? What is the rationale? What specialist referrals will be made? A 62-year-old patient arrives at your clinic with a complaint of a horrible headache over her left temple that started this morning. She has a history of migraines, but something feels different this time. What will you consider? What will you ask? What will you assess?