5 Questions
What is the main cause of Rheumatic fever?
Inadequately treated strep throat or scarlet fever
What body parts can be affected by Rheumatic fever?
Heart, joints, brain, and skin
What is the role of the immune system in Rheumatic fever?
Mistakenly attacks healthy parts of the body causing inflammation
What is the medical term for swelling caused by Rheumatic fever?
Inflammation
What is the primary focus of nursing management for Rheumatic fever?
Implementing Nursing Management for Rheumatic fever
Study Notes
Rheumatic Fever
- Main cause: Group A Streptococcal (GAS) infection, usually following a sore throat or skin infection.
Affected Body Parts
- Heart (carditis, valvulitis, and myocarditis)
- Joints (arthritis, pain, and swelling)
- Skin (rash, mainly on the trunk and limbs)
- Subcutaneous tissues (nodules under the skin)
Immune System Role
- Abnormal immune response to GAS, leading to inflammation and tissue damage.
Medical Terms
- Edema: swelling caused by Rheumatic fever.
Nursing Management
- Primary focus: preventing cardiac complications and promoting comfort and rest.
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