The patient is complaining of a severe sore throat. Upon assessment the nurse notes the patient has a fever; large, tender cervical lymph nodes; a deeply inflamed pharynx with exudate; and a diffuse sandpaper-like rash. Based on this data, which diagnosis does the nurse suspect?

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The symptoms described are classic for Streptococcal pharyngitis, also known as strep throat, which is characterized by fever, tender cervical lymph nodes, throat inflammation with exudate, and sometimes a rash known as scarlet fever.

The Patient Is Complaining of a Severe Sore Throat