Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
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The nurse is caring for a client with suspected acute rheumatic fever. Which of the following questions would be most important for the nurse to ask the client?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Recent streptococcal infection (D) is the primary trigger for rheumatic fever, making it the most important question. Antibiotic compliance (A), family history (B), and fever (C) are relevant but less critical.