Author Question: A child with rheumatic fever has polyarthritis. Which laboratory result would the nurse expect with ... (Read 112 times)

Pineappleeh · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A child with rheumatic fever has polyarthritis. Which laboratory result would the nurse expect with this child's diagnosis and symptoms?

A) Increased clotting time
B) Decreased white blood cell (WBC) count
C) Increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
D) Decreased leukocyte count

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a group of nurses on the care of children with rheumatic fever. Which statement is most accurate regarding the diagnosis of rheumatic fever?

A) This disorder is caused by genetic factors.
B) Children who have this diagnosis may have had strep throat.
C) Being up to date on immunizations is the best way to prevent this disorder.
D) The onset and progression of this disorder is rapid.