The Nurse Is Admitting a Child with Rheumatic Fever

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse is admitting a child with rheumatic fever. Which therapeutic management should the nurse expect to implement?

• A) Administering penicillin
• B) Avoiding salicylates (aspirin)
• C) Imposing strict bed rest for 4 to 6 weeks
• D) Administering corticosteroids if chorea develops

---

Definitions:

Fluid Intelligence

The ability to reason and address new problems using logic, without relying on previously learned information.

Crystallized Intelligence

A form of intelligence that involves the ability to use learned knowledge and experience.

Adulthood

The period in an individual's life after adolescence, characterized by full physical development and legal responsibility.

Crystallized Intelligence

The capacity for utilizing knowledge and experiences that have been learned.