Bilateral facial-jaw swelling and testicular pain

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James Smith is a 21-year-old male college student presenting to the emergency department with complaints of fever, fatigue, bilateral facial/jaw swelling, and testicular pain. James reports 10 days ago he returned from spending a semester studying abroad in Western Europe. The client reports two days prior he was seen at the Student Health Center and was given a diagnosis of cellulitis. James reports he was given antibiotics and has been taking them as prescribed since he was seen. Upon assessment James is noted to have a fever of 101.7, facial edema, and erythema and swelling of the testicles. James complains of feeling fatigued and weak. All other assessments are within normal limits.

1. List abnormal data from the client's HPI and assessment.

2. What additional information would be important to know?

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