The nurse is planning care for a child with rheumatic fever. Which nursing diagnosis would be the most important to include in this child's plan of care?
A) Delayed growth and development
B) Risk for aspiration
C) Risk for acute pain
D) Disturbed body image
Question 2
The nurse is teaching the caregivers of a child with rheumatic fever. Which statement indicates that the caregivers understand the treatment for this disorder?
A) She will be on a high sodium diet until the symptoms go away.
B) Keeping her involved in her regular sports activities will be important.
C) We don't let her watch TV, but while she is in bed we will let her watch some.
D) If she cuts herself, we know to keep that part of her body elevated above the heart.
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