A mother brings her 3 month old to the emergency room compla…
A mother brings her 3 month old to the emergency room complaining of breathing too fast and not eating. This is the patient’s first illness requiring a hospital visit. Your assessment is as follows: average size 3 month old with upper airway congestion, HR = 168bpm, RR = 78 breaths/min, BP = 110/80, Temperature = 99.7 F, SpO2 on room air = 89%, Breath Sounds = diminished with fine crackles. You would suspect this patient to have which of the following?
Read DetailsA child has a recent history of leg pain, unexplained bruis…
A child has a recent history of leg pain, unexplained bruising and nosebleeds. The provider notes petechiae and diffuse lymphadenopathy. A complete blood count reveals a WBC of 30K/uL (normal WBC reference range 3.8-11.8K/uL) and near normal RBC and platelet counts. What will the provider do next to manage this patient?
Read DetailsIdentify the author of the poem: Thou hast an house on hig…
Identify the author of the poem: Thou hast an house on high erect, Framed by that mighty Architect, With glory richly furnished, Stands permanent though this be fled. It’s purchased and paid for too . . . The world no longer let me love, My hope and treasure lies above.
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