A community health nurse is providing information to a group of parents on rheumatic heart disease. Which of the following is the most effective prevention of rheumatic heart disease?
A) Recognizing and prompting treatment of streptococcal infections
B) Adhering to antihypertensive medication treatment
C) Lowering blood cholesterol
D) Smoking cessation
Ans: A
Feedback: Group A Streptococcus can cause rheumatic heart fever, resulting in rheumatic endocarditis. Being aware of signs and symptoms of streptococcal infections, identifying them quickly, and treating them promptly is the best prevention of rheumatic endocarditis.
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