Nursing care of the child with Kawasaki disease is challenging because of which occurrence?
a. The child's irritability
b. Predictable disease course
c. Complex antibiotic therapy
d. The child's ongoing requests for food
ANS: A
Patient irritability is a hallmark of Kawasaki disease and is the most challenging problem. A quiet environment is necessary to promote rest. The diagnosis is often difficult to make, and the course of the disease can be unpredictable. Intravenous gamma globulin and salicylates are the therapy of choice, not antibiotics. The child often is reluctant to eat. Soft foods and fluids should be offered to prevent dehydration.
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