A Patient with Rheumatic Fever Has Subcutaneous Nodules, Erythema Marginatum

question 1

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 arthralgia.
• B) risk for infection related to open skin lesions.
• C) chronic pain related to permanent joint fixation.
• D) risk for impaired skin integrity related to pruritus.