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A child with suspected rheumatic fever, prescribed an antistreptolysin O (ASO) titer.


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A nurse is caring for a child who was admitted with suspected rheumatic fever. The provider prescribes an antistreptolysin O (ASO) titer. The parent asks the nurse the purpose of the test. Which of the following responses should the nurse give?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: This test will confirm if your child had a recent streptococcal infection. The ASO titer measures the level of antibodies in the blood that the body produces in response to a streptococcal infection. Elevated levels indicate recent infection.
Choice B is incorrect as ASO titer does not directly indicate rheumatic fever.
Choice C is incorrect as it measures antibodies, not immunity.
Choice D is incorrect as ASO titer is not used to monitor aminoglycoside levels.

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