Case of A 25 year old male presents to the Emergency Department with a right sided sore throat for the past 3 days which radiates to the right ear. Your physical assessment reveals a red pharyngeal membrane and tonsils with white-purple exudates. 1. What diagnostic tests would you anticipate for this patient? 2. Give 1 nursing diagnosis that is applicable to your client's case. (NANDA based) 3. Give 1 nursing intervention based on the clients chief complaint.

Case of A 25 year old male presents to the Emergency Department with a right sided sore throat for the past 3 days which radiates to the right ear. Your physical assessment reveals a red pharyngeal membrane and tonsils with white-purple exudates. 1. What diagnostic tests would you anticipate for this patient? 2. Give 1 nursing diagnosis that is applicable to your client's case. (NANDA based) 3. Give 1 nursing intervention based on the clients chief complaint.

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

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