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ATI Pediatrics Final Exam 2025 Questions
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A nurse is collecting data from the chart of a child who has streptococcal pharyngitis after being admitted for suspected rheumatic fever.
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Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of possible rheumatic fever? (Select All that Apply)
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Rationale: The correct answers are C (Involuntary movements of extremities) and E (Report of chest pain) for identifying possible rheumatic fever. Involuntary movements of extremities (Sydenham's chorea) and chest pain are classic signs of rheumatic fever due to its association with rheumatic heart disease. Sydenham's chorea results from central nervous system involvement in rheumatic fever, while chest pain can indicate inflammation of the heart muscle or pericardium. A: Atrial fibrillation is not a specific finding for rheumatic fever. B: Elevated BUN and creatinine are not typically associated with rheumatic fever. D: Alopecia is not a common manifestation of rheumatic fever. F: Oliguria is not a known symptom of rheumatic fever.
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