A list of possible conditions that could explain the patient's symptoms is called...

• A. Subjective Information
• B. Differential Diagnoses
• C. Plan
• D. Chief Complaint

Answer: (B)

A differential diagnosis is a clinician’s list of all plausible conditions that could explain the patient’s symptoms. This collection guides what tests and evaluations to pursue next and helps prioritize which possibilities to rule in or out. The term precisely matches the idea of considering multiple potential causes rather than describing patient-reported data, the visit’s main complaint, or the plan of action. For contrast, subjective information is what the patient describes about their symptoms, the chief complaint is the main reason for the visit, and the plan outlines next steps for testing and treatment.