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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Adult

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A nurse is assessing a 2 year old admitted for suspected rheumatic fever. What would the nurse look for as a confirmation of the diagnosis?

A red rash over the trunk and a temperature of 100.8.
A productive cough with yellow sputum and a sore throat for 2 weeks.
A positive chest x ray with white mass.
A positive Antistreptolysin O titer.

Explanation

Answer: D- The test which confirms the diagnosis is the positive Antistreptolysin O titer. A rash over the trunk, fever and sore throat are all symptoms of rheumatic fever.

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