Question

S.P. is a 3-year-old female toddler who presents to the pediatrician’s office for a yearly well visit. The child complains that her leg hurts. Subjective Data PMH of otitis media Immunizations: Up to date No medications No allergies Pain: 3/5 on pain scale Attends preschool Unable to recall injuring leg Objective Data Vital signs: T 37 P 92 R 18 BP 100/70 Lungs: clear in all fields Heart rate and rhythm regular Moving all extremities + Range of motion legs and arms Strength 5/5 in all extremities Questions 1. What should be included in the plan of care?

Answer 1

Parents are more concerned about the leg pain of their child without any cause which wake them up during sleep.Here S.P has the same problem ,her vitals are normal and she is moving extremities with strength 5/5.Many children at their early childhood have pain in their legs without any cause and this condition is called Growing Pains .The care that can be given to S.P are;

-Massage leg gently

-Warm bath before going to bed

-Hot application

-Stretching exercises can be given

-Pain relievers like acetaminophen ,ibuprofen can be given