A Patient with Rheumatic Fever Has Subcutaneous Nodules, Erythema Marginatum

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient with rheumatic fever has subcutaneous nodules, erythema marginatum, and polyarthritis. An appropriate nursing diagnosis based on these findings is

• A) activity intolerance related to fatigue and arthralgia.
• B) risk for infection related to open skin lesions.
• C) risk for impaired skin integrity related to pruritus.
• D) impaired physical mobility related to permanent joint fixation.

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