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In the acute phase, Kawasaki disease causes inflammation in the walls of small to medium-sized ______ vessels
In the acute phase, Kawasaki disease causes inflammation in the walls of small to medium-sized ______ vessels
blood
A common sign in the acute phase of Kawasaki disease is a red, dry, cracked ______
A common sign in the acute phase of Kawasaki disease is a red, dry, cracked ______
lips
Signs in the acute phase can include a 'strawberry' ______
Signs in the acute phase can include a 'strawberry' ______
tongue
In the subacute phase of Kawasaki disease, symptoms can include peeling skin on the hands and ______
In the subacute phase of Kawasaki disease, symptoms can include peeling skin on the hands and ______
Kawasaki disease can lead to inflammation of the ______ arteries
Kawasaki disease can lead to inflammation of the ______ arteries
The convalescent phase of Kawasaki disease typically shows no clinical manifestations except altered ______ findings
The convalescent phase of Kawasaki disease typically shows no clinical manifestations except altered ______ findings
_______ is used to treat Kawasaki disease because it can ease pain and discomfort.
_______ is used to treat Kawasaki disease because it can ease pain and discomfort.
_______ is an anti-inflammatory used to reduce swelling in Kawasaki disease treatment.
_______ is an anti-inflammatory used to reduce swelling in Kawasaki disease treatment.
Intravenous fluids should be instituted in order to prevent further dehydration in Kawasaki disease management, especially in the _______ phase.
Intravenous fluids should be instituted in order to prevent further dehydration in Kawasaki disease management, especially in the _______ phase.
_______ is involved in the standard treatment to prevent serious cardiac complications in Kawasaki disease.
_______ is involved in the standard treatment to prevent serious cardiac complications in Kawasaki disease.
_______ is a complementary dose used with IV gamma globulin in Kawasaki disease treatment.
_______ is a complementary dose used with IV gamma globulin in Kawasaki disease treatment.
Proper hand washing before and after each nursing procedure is important to prevent further infection in Kawasaki disease _______.
Proper hand washing before and after each nursing procedure is important to prevent further infection in Kawasaki disease _______.
In Kawasaki disease, a high ______ blood cell count is observed.
In Kawasaki disease, a high ______ blood cell count is observed.
Elevated ESR (______) is a common observable lab value in the acute phase of Kawasaki disease. What does ESR stand for?
Elevated ESR (______) is a common observable lab value in the acute phase of Kawasaki disease. What does ESR stand for?
Kawasaki disease may occur in children who have a genetic predisposition to the disease, suggesting a role of ______ factors.
Kawasaki disease may occur in children who have a genetic predisposition to the disease, suggesting a role of ______ factors.
Electrocardiogram is a diagnostic method used in Kawasaki disease to measure the electrical impulses of the ______.
Electrocardiogram is a diagnostic method used in Kawasaki disease to measure the electrical impulses of the ______.
Gamma globulin, also called Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG), is a treatment for Kawasaki disease that is administered intravenously to lower the risk of coronary artery problems and reduce ______ in the vessels.
Gamma globulin, also called Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG), is a treatment for Kawasaki disease that is administered intravenously to lower the risk of coronary artery problems and reduce ______ in the vessels.
Aspirin therapy is commonly used in the treatment of Kawasaki disease. Aspirin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) given at regular times to help manage ______.
Aspirin therapy is commonly used in the treatment of Kawasaki disease. Aspirin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) given at regular times to help manage ______.