Under assessment, the physician has written that he wants to "rule out angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and pectoral muscle strain." Ruling out various diseases is called a (n)
A) diagnosis.
B) prognosis.
C) etiology.
D) differential diagnosis.
E) pending diagnosis.

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A differential diagnosis involves distinguishing a particular disease or condition from others that present similar clinical features. The physician is considering multiple potential conditions and aims to identify which one is causing the symptoms.

Under Assessment, the Physician Has Written That He Wants to "Rule