A complication of scarlet fever is glomerulonephritis. This is because:
1. The high doses of penicillin used to treat the disease process are hard for the kidneys to process.
2. The group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus can affect the kidneys if not treated.
3. The Epstein-Barr virus can affect the kidneys if not treated.
4. The HIV irus can affect the kidneys if not treated.
2
Feedback
1. Penicillin does not affect kidney function.
2. Beta-hemolytic streptococcus can cause damage to the kidneys if not treated.
3. The Epstein-Barr virus is not present in scarlet fever.
4. The HAV virus is not present in scarlet fever.
You might also like to view...
Fabiola is known as a patron saint of nursing after establishing the first free Christian hospital in Rome
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which agent is most likely to cause fluid retention?
a. Epoetin alfa b. Oprelvekin c. Filgrastim d. Sargramostim
An experienced nurse has just walked into the room of a newly assigned client. Which observation should the nurse use to include a new nursing diagnosis in this client's plan of care?
1. The client's eyes are closed. 2. The client's skin is pale and mottled. 3. The client's spouse is asleep in the chair next to the bed. 4. The television is on and the volume is turned up.
A child undergoing chemotherapeutic treatment for cancer is being admitted to the hospital for fever of 102 degrees F and possible sepsis. Cultures, antibiotics, and acetaminophen (Tylenol) along with bed rest have been ordered for this child
Place the following steps in order from first to last. 1. Administer the antibiotics. 2. Administer the acetaminophen (Tylenol). 3. Obtain the cultures. 4. Ensure the child has bed rest.