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ATI Pediatrics Quiz Questions
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An 8-year-old child who has acute rheumatic fever.
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A nurse is caring for an 8-year-old child who has acute rheumatic fever. Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority immediately after admission?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Auscultating the rate and characteristics of the child's heart sounds. This is the priority assessment because acute rheumatic fever primarily affects the heart valves, leading to potential complications like carditis. By auscultating the heart sounds, the nurse can quickly identify any abnormalities and initiate prompt interventions to prevent further cardiac damage.
Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they focus on secondary assessments that are important but not as urgent as assessing the heart in a child with acute rheumatic fever. Parental anxiety, joint pain severity, and rashes can be addressed after ensuring the child's cardiac status is stable.
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