Max, a 19-year-old college freshman, complains of fever,malaise, and nausea. He says he came into the clinic because hefeels too weak to go to class. Additionally, he reports having noappetite. For symptom relief, Max has taken ibuprofen. Max has noprevious health conditions to report except that he was told thatas a small child, he had reactive airway disease. He works parttime while attending college. His only sibling is alive and well.Both parents are alive, and Max’s father takes medication forhypertension. Max lives in a college dorm with 1 roommate, and hisdorm houses about 150 students. He denies having a cough.Additionally, Max says that his throat is slightly sore, but he isnot sure whether it is because he has been vomiting. He also saysthat his nose is somewhat stuffy. Max says that he does not know ofanyone around who is ill but that he takes classes in lecture hallswith about 100 other students several days a week. His temperaturein the office is 101.2°F. Max’s ears are clear upon examination,and his throat is mildly red. His blood pressure is within thenormal range, his pulse rate is 104, and his respiratory rate is20. Max’s lungs are clear to auscultation. Based on Max’s currentpresentation and symptoms come up with a diagnosis. Discuss thereason for your answer include recommendations or treatments?
