You are treating an 18-year-old female patient in her colleg…

You are treating an 18-year-old female patient in her college dormitory. She is complaining of a worsening headache and fever after being diagnosed with “strep throat” 3 days earlier. She woke up early in the morning with an increased fever and an extremely stiff neck. You suspect this patient may have:

You have been dispatched to a family home to treat a woman w…

You have been dispatched to a family home to treat a woman with abdominal pains. Upon arrival, a man who appears to be of Middle Eastern descent greets you. He speaks English with a strong accent. Your patient is his wife, and she is wearing traditional Middle Eastern garb including a head covering, long sleeves, and long pants. When interviewing your patient, you notice that she will not make eye contact with you or answer you directly. Her husband answers all of your questions, whether they are directed at him or not. During your treatment of this patient you should: