When the client with rheumatic fever becomes irritable and impatient with the restrictions of the disease, the home health nurse would remind the client that manifestations of rheumatic fever usually abate in about
a. 3 months.
b. 6 months.
c. 9 months.
d. 1 year.
A
The manifestations of rheumatic fever usually abate within 3 months of onset.
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