Passage / Scenario

The nurse is caring for a 12-year-old client.
History and Physical Vital Signs Body System Findings
General- The client has a 2-day history of decreased appetite, nausea, fatigue, and headaches, the client had a "sore throat" 2 weeks ago that resolved without treatment; BMl is in the 65th percentile
Eye, Ears, Nose, and Throat (EENT)- Periorbital edema; no changes in vision
Pulmonary- Lung sounds clear bilaterally; no increased work of breathing; no cough Cardiovascular- S1 and S2 heard on auscultation; no murmur auscultated; 3+ bilateral lower extremity edema is noted
Gastrointestinal- Bowel sounds present, no masses or tenderness felt Musculoskeletal No joint pain or swelling
Genitourinary- Decreased urination; dark, cola-colored urine