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A NP is assessing a 25 year old admitted for suspected rheumatic fever. What would the NP look for as a confirmation of the diagnosis?
  1. A red rash over the trunk and a temperature of 100.8.
  2. A productive cough with yellow sputum and a sore throat for 2 weeks.
  3. A positive chest x ray with white mass.
  4. 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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