Mary Beth Hahn: Physical Exam Results
- Temperature = 100.6
- Blood pressure = 123/76
- Heart rate = 78 beats/min
- Respiration = 16 breaths/min
- Height = 5 ft. 7 in.
- Weight = 163 pounds
- Physical exam is normal except for the appearance of an erythematous malar rash over the face and chest, and warm, swollen, and tender PIP (proximal interphalangeal) joints of both hands.
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- 1. What is meant by erythematous? Malar rash?
- 2. Ms. Hahn is running a slight fever. Do you think this sign is significant? Why or why not?
- 3. What disorder do you suspect? What laboratory tests would confirm your assessment?
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