i-human Kecia Young Case Study

i-human Kecia Young Case Study
Kecia is a 2 year old female who presents with a pink maculopapular rash which
began this morning on the abdomen and has spread to her extremities. Mother has
not seen her itching therash and does not believe it is painful although she cannot
say for certain. Three days ago she began with cold symptoms of non-productive
cough, runny nose, and fever with Max T 103F. Mother gave Tylenol for fever which
resolved last night. Her appetite is good and she is havingwet diapers and normal
bowel movements. She goes to daycare but has no known sick contactsor recent
travel. She is fully vaccinated and meeting milestones. She has no known allergies.
2 yo
2’10” (86cm)
28 lbs (12.7
kg)CC: rash
NKA
Only taking Tylenol
Symp: rash started on abdomen and spread to arms/legs today, but cold with runny
nose, cough,fever 3 days ago (103 max) all 3 days ago.
No change in appetite; 4-5 wet diapers daily; 2 stools daily.
VS: temp 37.0C, A&Ox4, HR 75 regular, BP – L: 90/60 and R: 95/60 normotensive,
RR 22regular, O2 sat 94%.
No PMH
Immunizations up to date
Questions to ask MOTHER: None to ask child