Question

Why is it important for the advanced practice nurse to identify a set of differential diagnoses?

What is a full review of systems (ROS)? What important role does the ROS play in clinical decision making and determining the correct differential diagnosis?

What role does documentation of a ROS play in patient documentation and medical billing?

Answer 1

Answer: It is important for the advanced practice nurse to identify a set of differential diagnoses as it is the matter of the accuracy, the more accurate will the diagnosis, the treatment will be more easier and successful. It also helps the nurse to identify the health of the patient along with the main reason of the problem.

The review of system is mainly used by healthcare professionals, to enquire about the health problems and issues related to the patients. Asking patient about the illness history as well as screening test etc. This help healthcare professionals to achieve the main cause of the disease as well as kind of medication should be given and which medicines are contraindicated.