Discussion Post: Diagnostic Reasoning
A 48-year-old white man presents with unremitting right flank pain. He denies dysuria or fever. He does report significant nausea without vomiting. He has never experienced anything like this before.
1) What is the probable diagnosis?
2) What are other possible diagnoses?
3) At this stage of the case study, what diagnostic studies and basic treatments are most appropriate to order and why?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.