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

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Definitions:

Predictable

Capable of being foreseen or declared in advance, especially through analysis or experience.

Rare

Not occurring very often or not common.

Distraction

A process that diverts an individual's attention away from their intended focus, often leading to a decrease in performance on tasks.

Pain

An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage.