The mother of a 4-year-old girl brings her daughter in to be evaluated for a fever of 101 degrees and a headache that has lasted for the past three days
The mother was concerned this morning when the child woke up and had reddened cheeks that looked like she had been slapped. The nurse suspects the child has: 1. Impetigo.
2. Fifth's disease.
3. German measles.
4. Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease
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1. Crustations develop and serous drainage is present
2. The prodromal signs and symptoms of Fifth's disease include fever, aching, and a headache. The child will also have erythema of the cheeks, giving the appearance of "slapped cheeks.".
3. Swelling of the glands and a rash occur
4. The hands and feet become very red, and a fever is usually present.
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