Rheumatic Fever

The nurse knows to expect which of the following diagnostic tests for a client with suspected Acute Rheumatic Fever?

The nurse caring for a child diagnosed with rheumatic fever knows that which of the following positive cultures are part of the child’s medical history?

A nurse is caring for a 13-year-old client with rheumatic fever. The child complains of burning pain in the chest and states “I feel like my heart is going to beat out of my chest”. What should the nurse do first?

The nurse caring for a 6-year-old diagnosed with acute rheumatic fever knows the parents understand the treatment plan by making which of the following statements about taking medication?

The nurse caring for a child diagnosed with acute rheumatic fever knows that which of the following are clinical manifestations of carditis? Select all that apply.

The nurse caring for a child diagnosed with acute rheumatic fever (ARF) knows that which of the following is considered to be the most significant complication of ARF?

Which client condition would cause the nurse to question an order for coumadin?

A client asks the nurse why he should avoid large amounts of kale while taking coumadin. Which response is correct?

The nurse is assigned to a client taking coumadin. Prior to giving the client’s dose of coumadin, the nurse notes that the client’s INR is 2.2. Which of the following actions is appropriate?

The nurse is preparing discharge teaching for a client taking coumadin. Which of the following teaching points should be included?

The nurse caring for a child diagnosed with acute rheumatic fever (ARF) knows that which of the following is considered to be the most significant complication of ARF?

A nurse is caring for a 13-year-old client with rheumatic fever. The child complains of burning pain in the chest and states “I feel like my heart is going to beat out of my chest”. What should the nurse do first?

The nurse knows to expect which of the following diagnostic tests for a client with suspected Acute Rheumatic Fever?

The nurse caring for a child diagnosed with acute rheumatic fever knows that which of the following are clinical manifestations of carditis? Select all that apply.

The nurse caring for a 6-year-old diagnosed with acute rheumatic fever knows the parents understand the treatment plan by making which of the following statements about taking medication?

The nurse caring for a child diagnosed with rheumatic fever knows that which of the following positive cultures are part of the child’s medical history?