Dissociation is quite common and presents in various forms o…
Dissociation is quite common and presents in various forms of temporary distraction or separation. When the separation becomes sufficiently severe as to disrupt consciousness, memory, or identity, the condition is then known as
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A 15-year-old girl is brought to the emergency department with a 10-day history of fever and sore throat. Her symptoms have significantly worsened the past 2 days. Patient states her throat is more sore on the right side. She has difficulty swallowing and opening her mouth because of pain. She has also noticed a change in the quality of her voice over the last day. Her vitals are: temperature 100.8*F, puslse 86/min, respirations are 18/min, blood pressure is 110/75 mmHg, pulse oximetry on room air is 98%. Examination demonstrates anterior cervical lymphadenopathy, oropharyngeal examination shows erythematous tonsils and white exudate of the right tonsillar pillar. The uvual is deviated to the left. Laboratory studies are as follows: Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
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