A child is diagnosed with acute rheumatic fever. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find?
A) Janeway lesions
B) Jerky facial and upper extremity movements
C) Black lines
D) Osler's nodes
B
Response:
Sydenham chorea is a movement disorder of the face and upper extremities associated with acute rheumatic fever. It is considered a major criterion of the modified Jones criteria. Janeway lesions, Black lines, and Osler's nodes are associated with infective endocarditis.
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