I-HUMAN WEEK 4 NURS -YEAR-OLD MALE PRESENTING WITH EAR PAIN AND FEVER AT OUTPATIENT PEDIATRIC CLINIC WITH LABORATORY AND OBSERVATIONAL CAPABILITIES

I HUMAN WEEK 4 NURS 6512 2026 2 YEAR OLD MALE
PRESENTING WITH EAR PAIN AND FEVER AT
OUTPATIENT PEDIATRIC CLINIC WITH LABORATORY AND
OBSERVATIONAL CAPABILITIES

,PATIENT INFORMATION

 Name: Not provided

 Age: 2 years

 Sex: Male

 Height: 2′9″ (84 cm)

 Weight: 27.0 lb (12.3 kg)

 Location: Outpatient pediatric clinic with laboratory and observational capabilities

 Reason for Encounter: Ear pain and fever

The patient is a 2-year-old male brought by his caregiver due to acute onset of fever and right ear
pain associated with irritability, ear-tugging, and poor appetite.

, REASON FOR ENCOUNTER

The patient presents with acute ear pain and fever requiring evaluation for acute otitis media or
other infectious etiologies. The goal is to identify the cause, relieve pain and fever, prevent
complications, and ensure proper follow-up.

Component Description

Encounter type Outpatient pediatric visit

Chief complaint Ear pain and fever

Onset Acute, 2 days

Duration Persistent

Location Right ear

Characteristics Irritability, ear-tugging, crying

Aggravating factors Touch, lying down

Relieving factors Analgesics provide partial relief

Associated symptoms Runny nose, mild dry cough

Systemic concerns Fever ~101–103°F

Patient goals Reduce symptoms, identify infection