A 35 year-old woman, Elaine Morrison, experiences flatus, weight loss, abdominal distention, and loss of appetite. Elaine has complained of these symptoms on several previous occasions. In response to her PCP’s question, Elaine reports that her stool floats in the toilet bowl and is found smelling. 1.What steps do you think the primary care provider might take? 2.How would a complete physical examination help in the diagnosis of this case? 3.What specific diagnosis tests might be ordered?

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