The nurse is caring for a child with Kawasaki disease in the acute phase. What clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to observe? (Select all that apply.)
a. Osler nodes
b. Cervical lymphadenopathy
c. Strawberry tongue
d. Chorea
e. Erythematous palms
f. Polyarthritis
ANS: B, C, E
Clinical manifestations of Kawasaki disease in the acute phase include cervical lymphadenopathy, a strawberry tongue, and erythematous palms. Osler nodes are a clinical manifestation of endocarditis. Chorea and polyarthritis are seen in rheumatic fever.
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