Central Nervous System
, Case Study 4:
“Fever and Headache”
• 5-year-old presents with fever and
headache; previously completely
healthy
• Generalized aches, head and neck
ache
• Appears to be in pain
, Initial Assessment (1 of 2)
PAT:
– Normal appearance, normal breathing,
normal circulation
Vital signs:
– HR 112, RR 20, BP 104/70, T 39°C
, Case Study 4:
“Fever and Headache”
• 5-year-old presents with fever and
headache; previously completely
healthy
• Generalized aches, head and neck
ache
• Appears to be in pain
, Initial Assessment (1 of 2)
PAT:
– Normal appearance, normal breathing,
normal circulation
Vital signs:
– HR 112, RR 20, BP 104/70, T 39°C
