Author Question: Which is a common, serious complication of rheumatic fever? a. Seizures b. Cardiac arrhythmias ... (Read 67 times)

karen · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Which is a common, serious complication of rheumatic fever?

a. Seizures
b. Cardiac arrhythmias
c. Pulmonary hypertension
d. Cardiac valve damage

Question 2

The primary nursing intervention to prevent bacterial endocarditis is to:

a. institute measures to prevent dental procedures.
b. counsel parents of high-risk children about prophylactic antibiotics.
c. observe children for complications, such as embolism and heart failure.
d. encourage restricted mobility in susceptible children.

juwms · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Cardiac valve damage is the most significant complication of rheumatic fever. Seizures, cardiac arrhythmias, and pulmonary hypertension are not common complications of rheumatic fever.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The objective of nursing care is to counsel the parents of high-risk children about both the need for prophylactic antibiotics for dental procedures and the necessity of maintaining excellent oral health. The child's dentist should be aware of the child's cardiac condition. Dental procedures should be done to maintain a high level of oral health. Prophylactic antibiotics are necessary. Children should be observed for complications such as embolism and heart failure and restricted mobility should be encouraged in susceptible children, but maintaining good oral health and prophylactic antibiotics is important.