When a patient has symptoms that may indicate more than one condition, what must the practitioner do first?
A. Establish a follow-up appointment
B. Develop a prognosis
C. Perform a follow-up examination
D. Determine the treatment plan
E. Make a differential diagnosis
Answer: E
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