Prolonged PR interval
Erythema- reddish skin rash
Focus on symptom management
Progressively weakens the walls of the blood vessels
Ensure adequate nutrition and hydration: often have poor appetites
Chorea- nervous disorder w/involuntary muscle motion
Providing family teaching: Many don't think they are very ill, and may delay treatment for weeks
Inflammation of the conjunctiva in both eyes
Carditis- inflammation of the heart
WBC and ESR are elevated
Unknown etiology, but thought to be infectious
Increased C-Reactive protein
Increased ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate)
Polyarthritis- multiple joint inflammation (Migrates from joint to joint)
Aneurism. Cracked peeling skin on hands and feet.
caused by untreated streptococcal infection, such as strep throat, tonsilitis, scarlet fever, or pharyngitis
Occurs in winter and early spring
Acute, febrile disease (caused by an infectious agent)
Cervical lymphadenopathy
Fever 102-104 and four of the other lists of symptoms to be diagnosed
Strawberry tongue. Dry, swollen, red cracked lips.
Irritability and Lethargy
High dose of IV immune globulin and High doses of ASA
Nodules- subcutaneous bumps under the skin
A chronic disease of childhood, affecting connective tissue of the heart, joints, lungs, and brain
Swollen joints. Rash that covers trunk and extremities.
Comfort measures and reducing pain: aspirin is given to relieve joint pain and reduce inflammation
Most often seen in boys less than 5
Will need chemoprophylaxis protocol of penicillin G injections for a minimum of five years or up to the age of 18 to prevent further bouts
Promoting energy conservation: often weak, tired, and pale
Note High fever that is unresponsive to antibiotics for five days