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Instructions: In-Depth Review: This week, you will focus on Case 21: Colitis and Inflammatory Bowel and Case 24: Liver Cirrhosis, Probably Alcoholic. Thoroughly examine the cases, paying close attention to the patient’s history, physical exam findings, diagnostic results, and treatment plan. Answer the Key Questions: Each case file includes questions. Select two (2) questions per case to answer. Focus on questions that require you to: Interpret clinical data: Analyze lab values, imaging results, and other diagnostic information. Formulate differential diagnoses: Consider a range of possible diagnoses based on the patient’s presentation. Develop a treatment plan: Recommend evidence-based interventions and justify your choices. Consider patient education and follow-up: Address patient-specific needs and outline a plan for ongoing care. Synthesize and Explain: Craft clear, concise, and well-organized answers. Avoid directly copying information from the case files. Instead, demonstrate your understanding by: Paraphrasing: Express concepts in your own words. Elaborating: Provide detailed explanations and rationale for your clinical decisions for correct and incorrect answers. Connecting to Course Content: Integrate relevant knowledge from lectures, readings, and other course materials. Evidence-Based Practice: Support your answers with evidence from reputable sources beyond the case files. This could include clinical guidelines, research articles, or textbooks. Cite Your Sources: Use the APA Style (7th ed.) format to cite your sources.