Diagnostic Approach to Fatigue in Primary Care

Fatigue is a tricky clinical topic that can seem overwhelming in a primary care visit – sometimes even for the seasoned NP. Having a game plan can help with the stress of these visits and increase your confidence when you see these patients. In this week’s episode, let’s talk about what you need to know to be prepared for the patient with fatigue. ✅ Strategies to approaching diagnosis ✅ How to get the history you need ✅ The body systems you MUST assess ✅ Chronic causes to rule in/out ✅ Top questions to ask to be both comprehensive and efficient in the visit ✅ Which labs to order What to do when the assessment is inconclusive You will be able to develop a strong plan for the patient without overwhelming yourself - or missing any red flags. Read the transcript of the video here: https://www.realworldnp.com/diagnosti... ----------------------- Don't forget to grab your free Ultimate Resource Guide for the New NP at https://www.realworldnp.com/guide ---------------------- More Resources: Join us for the The Lab Interpretation Series Bundle for Nurse Practitioners: https://www.realworldnp.com/labs The Chronic Care Series Bundle for Nurse Practitioners: https://www.realworldnp.com/chronic-c... Digital NP Binder: https://www.realworldnp.com/binder ------------------------ Come follow along for even more tips and inspiration: Instagram:   / realworldnp   Facebook:   / realworldnp   ______________________________ Please note: This video is intended only for medical providers and students learning to be medical providers. While anyone is welcome to view, for legal and safety reasons, we are unable to diagnose, treat, or answer medical questions for individuals through this channel. We always refer individuals back to their primary care providers for medical care. If you’re a medical provider or student and have specific patient cases you have questions about, I cannot answer those here but would love to help you inside our mentorship program! Join the waitlist at https://www.realworldnp.com/mentoring. _______________________________ © 2022 Real World NP. For educational and informational purposes only, see realworldnp.com/disclaimer for full details.