Clincal question from another stalker

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Hi everyone,

I have been looking at posts on this forum since the start of the school year and I love the advice and laughs I get from all of you! I finally decided to ask a question. I am sure I will ask plenty more, but this one is the most relevant to me right now-

When a student presents with a sore throat and the throat appears WNL except for one white patch on a tonsil with NO OTHER SYMPTOMS, what is your course of action?

Thank you so much for your input.

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Specializes in School Nurse. Having conversations with littles..

If temp normal, and they are able to go about their normal activities of the school day. It's back to class my little darling.

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Welcome JD.

I usually have them gargle, and I also check out their glands and look at their face to see if they "look" sick. It depends.

I will give the mom a heads' up. I don't like pus in the throat.

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I will give the mom a heads' up. I don't like pus in the throat.

Yep. I see pus and I call with a head's up.

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Specializes in Pediatrics Retired.

I've been burned so many times over the years by moms putting words in my mouth to their pediatrician I seldom look at throats anymore. I go by temperature and general appearance nowadays; most of the time. I seldom look at ears for the same reason.

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I've been burned so many times over the years by moms putting words in my mouth to their pediatrician I seldom look at throats anymore. I go by temperature and general appearance nowadays; most of the time. I seldom look at ears for the same reason.

I don't look at a kid's ears unless I think they are really waxy. :bag:

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Specializes in School Nurse. Having conversations with littles..

Because it is such a pleasant site!!?? ummmnooooo

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Because it is such a pleasant site!!?? ummmnooooo

More for me, then.

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Specializes in School Nurse. Having conversations with littles..

Ok, just checking. Glad you are back with us Far.

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Ok, just checking. Glad you are back with us Far.

*squeeze hug*

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Specializes in IMC, school nursing.
I don't look at a kid's ears unless I think they are really waxy. :bag:

Is this one of your favorite things?

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Is this one of your favorite things?

Maybe.

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