Case Study: Pediatric Client

Initial Assessment Data

• Biographical data: 18-month-old child
• Reason for seeking care: Febrile
• History of presenting illness: Fever x 2 days, today rash appeared consisting of red spots over the client’s body
• Past history: No medications, no illnesses

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At 1700 hrs on June 20, 20xx

• Temperature: 39°C axilla
• Pulse: 170 bpm (apical) cyclical increases with inspiration, force 2+, regular rhythm
• RR 30 bpm, regular rhythm
• SpO2 saturation 98%