Rash with Fever

This chapter explores the case of a seven-year-old Aubrey, who is presented to the primary care office with a complaint of a rash for 2 days. Aubrey has also had a mildly runny nose and cough for 3 days. She has had a low-grade fever, and her maximum temperature at home was 37.9°C (oral). Aubrey has had no vomiting or diarrhea. Aubrey had an emergency department visit at 5 years of age for sutures to her head after she fell and struck her head on the corner of a table. She has had no injuries or illnesses since that time. The chapter provides essential guidance and information for understanding how to diagnose and manage this case. This includes differential diagnosis and a series of critical thinking questions ideal for the family nurse practitioner.