Differential diagnoses belong in the:
a. history.
b. physical examination.
c. assessment.
d. plan.
C
Differential diagnoses for problems that have not been diagnosed are placed in the assessment category for each problem. The differentials are prioritized, and contributing factors are identi-fied.
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