Determining the Cause

Chief Complaint: Fever

A. History: Acute (<7 days)

B. Further History: Red Flags Present

Next Pivotal Assessment Findings
Additional History

Temperature Greater than 104°F (40°C)

Altered mental status_confusion

Severe headache + stiff neck

Difficulty breathing/chest pain

Petechiae

Severe dehydration

Seizures

Immunocompromised status

 

 

 

 

Acute

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