Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
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The initial focus when providing nursing care for a child with rheumatic fever during the acute phase of the illness should be to:
Correct answer
B
Rationale
This goal is helpful, but rest is essential during the acute phase. Rest is essential for healing to occur and for pain to be relieved. This goal is important, but rest is essential. This goal should be part of the plan of care, but it is not the priority during the acute phase.