Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
18-month-old toddler with 10-day history of irritability, high fever, unresponsive to antibiotics, reddened eyes, cracked lips, strawberry tongue, inflamed oral mucosa, edematous hands and feet, erythematous rash, enlarged cervical lymph node, suspected Kawasaki disease.The nurse reviews the toddler's medical record and assessment findings. The nurse should anticipate a healthcare provider's prescription for and
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: high dose intravenous immunoglobulins and aspirin. Toddlers with Kawasaki disease typically present with fever, rash, conjunctivitis, swollen hands and feet, and a strawberry tongue. The standard treatment for Kawasaki disease includes high-dose intravenous immunoglobulins to reduce the risk of coronary artery aneurysms and aspirin to reduce inflammation and fever. These treatments are essential in managing the acute phase of the disease and preventing complications. Other choices are incorrect as they do not address the specific treatment needs of Kawasaki disease in toddlers.