Section: 3.8 - Peritonsillar Abscess | Medical-Surgical 1 | NextGenU.org


  • Student Learning Outcomes:

    • Describe the clinical manifestation of Peritonsillar Abscess.
    • Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of Peritonsillar Abscess.
    • Discuss the complications of acute Peritonsillar Abscess.
    • Describe the medical management of Peritonsillar Abscess.
    • Discuss the nursing management of Peritonsillar Abscess.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour 16 minutes.

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read the sections What is perotonsillar abscess to symptoms. (3 minutes)

    • Read the sections History, physical and evaluation. (4 minutes)

    • Read the section What is the long-term outlook for peritonsillar abscesses? (1 minute)

    • Read the sections Management/treatment. (3 minutes)

    • Read the section management. (2minutes)

    • Read the entire page. (3 minutes)

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