The nurse is reinforcing teaching provided to a patient with strep throat. Which statement indicates that the patient understands the complication that can occur 2 to 3 weeks after this health problem?
a. "Pericarditis."
b. "Rheumatic fever."
c. "Cardiomyopathy."
d. "Rheumatic heart disease."
ANS: D
Rheumatic heart disease is a complication of a strep infection. A. B. C. Pericarditis, rheumatic fever, and cardiomyopathy are not complications from a strep infection.
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Critical paths:
a. are designed only for critical care or trauma patients. b. determine lifesaving interventions for a specific population. c. outline optimal care and time milestones for the routine patient. d. provide a list of supplies and equipment needed for care.
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A. Primary prevention B. Secondary prevention C. Tertiary prevention D. Principal prevention
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A. Epinephrine B. Serotonin C. Dopamine D. Bradykinin