A person newly diagnosed with Kawasaki disease in the acute phase will likely have which of the following clinical manifestations? Select all that apply
A) Fever
B) Peeling of the skin of the fingers and toes
C) Edematous hands and feet
D) Bilateral conjunctivitis
E) Irritability and lability of mood
Ans: A, C, D
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The acute phase begins with an abrupt onset of fever, followed by bilateral conjunctivitis, usually without exudates; erythema of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa with "strawberry tongue" and dry, fissured lips; redness and swelling of the hands and feet; rash of various forms; and enlarged cervical lymph nodes. The other symptoms occur in the subacute phase.
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