Question

The nurse is teaching an inservice program to a group of nurses on the topic of children diagnosed with rheumatic fever. The nurses in the group make the following statements. Which statement is most accurate regarding the diagnosis of rheumatic fever?
a) "Children who have this diagnosis may have had strep throat."
b) "Being up to date on immunizations is the best way to prevent this disorder."
c) "This disorder is caused by genetic factors."
d) "The onset and progression of this disorder is rapid."

Answer 1

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Rheumatic fever is a disease which affects the joints of the body. It also affects the skin and brain of the body.

Rheumatic fever symptoms is very similar like the common cold and fever. This fever can also occur after the throat infection which is caused due to group of bacteria known as Streptococcus.

It has the ability to cause sore throat, scarlet fever and  infections in different parts of the body.

Rheumatic fever takes places if the strep throat and scarlet fever is not treated on time.