A 4-year-old attends preschool three days per week. Her moth…

A 4-year-old attends preschool three days per week. Her mother reports she had a fever, runny nose, and muscle aches last week and was not able to attend school, but after the symptoms improved, a rash appeared. The patient is up to date on immunizations. On Exam, the NP notes scattered bright erythematous papules on the cheeks and chest. The NP makes a diagnosis of:

The NP orders an abdominal ultrasound to investigate abdomin…

The NP orders an abdominal ultrasound to investigate abdominal pain in a 55-year-old patient. During the ultrasound, the patient takes an inspiratory pause when the sonographer presses directly over the right upper quadrant area. The NP recognizes this as a positive: