6-year-old has a diagnosis of streptococcal pharyngitis. when planning cares the nurse evaluate the clients’ symptoms for which of the following dangerous outcomes? Swelled lymph nodes which obstruct the airway Infection which may cause a touch abscess Development of rheumatic fever Nephrosis of the kidney

6-year-old has a diagnosis of streptococcal pharyngitis. when planning cares the nurse evaluate the clients’ symptoms for which of the following dangerous outcomes? Swelled lymph nodes which obstruct the airway Infection which may cause a touch abscess Development of rheumatic fever Nephrosis of the kidney

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter15: Medical Documents

Section: Chapter Questions

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