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Differential diagnosis: a case study.

K D Allen
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Health care professionals who care for neonates must be able to recognize early signs/symptoms that suggest acute illness. Such early recognition and appropriate management may improve outcome. This article presents a case study and permits the reader to evaluate data and make decisions about diagnoses and treatment. Current research-based approaches to management are also discussed.

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Diagnosis, DifferentialFemaleHirschsprung DiseaseHumansInfant, NewbornNeonatal NursingNursing AssessmentRadiographyCase ReportsJournal Article

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K D Allen. 1995. Differential diagnosis: a case study.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7783716/

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