Doorway information about patient
The patient is a 35-year-old woman who comes to the emergency department due to breathlessness and anxiety.
Vital signs
Temperature: 36.1 C (97 F)
Blood pressure: 130/80 mm Hg
Pulse: 94/min
Respirations: 22/min
Basic differential diagnosis
Anxiety secondary to medical condition (eg, hyperthyroidism, arrhythmias)
Substance abuse
Panic disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
Adjustment disorder with anxious mood
Acute stress disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder
Hypochondriasis

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The Answer of Doorway information about patient The patient is a 35-year-old woman who comes to the emergency department due to breathlessness and anxiety. Vital signs Temperature: 36.1 C (97 F) Blood pressure: 130/80 mm Hg Pulse: 94/min Respirations: 22/min Basic differential diagnosis Anxiety secondary to medical condition (eg, hyperthyroidism, arrhythmias) Substance abuse Panic disorder Generalized anxiety disorder Adjustment disorder with anxious mood Acute stress disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder Hypochondriasis

Doorway Information About Patient