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Susanne is a 27 year old who has had headaches, muscle aches, and fatigue for the last 2 months. you have completed a thorough history, examination, and laboratory workup but have not found a cause. what would your next action be?

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The next step would be to tell the patient that an answer has not yet been found for the issue.

However, the patient should be advised to consult a referral and should be screened for depression.

It is also advisable to assure the patient that they will arrive soon to a solution.
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