After completing the physical examination on a child, the nurse suspects Kawasaki disease based on evidence of which of the following?
A) Acne or hirsutism
B) Dry, fissured lips and strawberry tongue
C) Malar rash and facial lesions
D) Café-au-lait spots and dermal tumors
B
Response:
Dry fissured lips and a strawberry tongue are common findings with Kawasaki disease. Acne, hirsutism, and striae are associated with anabolic steroid use. Malar rash and discoid facial lesions are associated with lupus. Café-au-lait spots and dermal tumors are associated with neurofibromatosis.
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