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What is the main cause of Rheumatic fever?

Allergic reactions

Bacterial pneumonia

Inadequately treated strep throat or scarlet fever (correct)

Viral infections

What body parts can be affected by Rheumatic fever?

Lungs, liver, kidneys, and spleen

Heart, joints, brain, and skin (correct)

Eyes, ears, nose, and throat

Stomach, intestines, pancreas, and gallbladder

What is the role of the immune system in Rheumatic fever?

Mistakenly attacks healthy parts of the body causing inflammation (correct)

Enhances the body's repair mechanisms

Suppresses inflammation in the body

Triggers rapid cell division in affected organs

What is the medical term for swelling caused by Rheumatic fever?

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What is the primary focus of nursing management for Rheumatic fever?

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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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