Patricia was called at work by a woman at the local day care center. She told Patricia to come and pick up her son because he wasn’t feeling well. Her son, 3½-year-old Marshall, had been feeling tired and achy when he woke up. While at day care, his cheeks had become red, and he was warm to touch with a fever of 102F. He didn’t want to play with his friends, and by the time Patricia arrived, he was crying. Later that afternoon, Marshall’s condition worsened. He had fever, chills, a sore throat, a runny nose, and vomiting.
What is your diagnosis of Marshall?
Explain your rationale for this diagnosis
What would your treatment plan be for Marshall?
What preventative treatment could Marshall have received to keep him from developing this illness?
Marshall may be at risk for contracting a secondary bacterial pneumonia. Why is there this risk?
If Marshall develops a secondary infection, what is the suggested treatment?