VINDICATES is a popular mnemonic device used to help determine all the possible diagnoses for any particular symptom. Select a symptom not used by another learner and create a list of at least one diagnoses per area. Describe the steps in the process for developing a prioritized differential diagnosis list. Include a question or test you can use to quickly rule in or rule out that diagnosis on your patient. Support your answer with a minimum of two APRN peer-reviewed resources.
Vascular
Infection
Neoplasm
Drugs
Inflammatory/Idiopathic
Congenital
Autoimmune
Trauma
Endocrine/Metabolic
Social/Psych
