A patient has been diagnosed with strep throat. The nurse is aware that without treatment, which complication may occur?
a. Rubella
b. Leukoplakia
c. Rheumatic fever
d. Scarlet fever
ANS: C
Untreated strep throat may lead to rheumatic fever. When performing a health history, the patient should be asked whether his or her sore throat has been documented as streptococcal.
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