HESI RN
RN HESI Pediatrics Exam 2 Questions
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A 7-year-old child is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever. In obtaining a health history from the child's mother, the recent occurrence of which illness is most significant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acute rheumatic fever is often preceded by a streptococcal throat infection. A recent sore throat is the most significant illness to note, as it may indicate an untreated or inadequately treated group A Streptococcus infection, which can trigger ARF.
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