A college student comes into the local health clinic and statesshe has a sore throat she can’t get rid of. She has been to thecampus clinic twice for treatment and has been given antibioticswith no results. She complains of fatigue and headaches, along withher sore throat. Upon examination of her throat, she exhibitswhitish to greenish-gray exudates. Her spleen is also slightlyenlarged.
a. What diagnostic tests should be run?
b. What do you think she has?
c. What treatment would be ordered?
d. What type of teaching would you include?
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