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Rheumatic Fever Interventions

Master Rheumatic Fever Nursing Interventions

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Rheumatic Fever Interventions

Rheumatic Fever Interventions

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The goals of rheumatic fever interventions include treating the Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS), preventing permanent cardiac damage, relieving symptoms, and preventing the recurrence of rheumatic fever.
5 KEY FACTS
Antibiotics
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Antibiotics are given to treat the streptococcal infection. Treatment with oral penicillin or amoxicillin for 10 days is recommended. Educate the patient/family on the importance of completing the full course of antibiotics.

Prophylactic Treatment
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Because children who have had acute RF are susceptible to recurrence, prophylactic antibiotic treatment is initiated. Patients without carditis often require prophylaxis until age 20 or for a minimum of 5 years, while those with rheumatic carditis/disease may require life-long prophylaxis. It is important to remember that the duration of long-term prophylaxis varies depending on whether the child has cardiac involvement.

Relieve Joint Pain
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A priority treatment goal is the relief of joint pain. Position painful joints for comfort and in proper alignment. Additionally, heat packs, salicylates, or NSAIDs may be administered.

Prevent Cardiac Complications
Preventing Complicated Heart

Preventing cardiac complications includes frequent assessment of vital signs and monitoring for increasing signs of cardiac distress. Be sure to promote rest to reduce cardiac workload and seek medical attention if symptoms such as excessive fatigue, dizziness, palpitations, unexplained weight gain, or exertional dyspnea develop.

Educate Chorea is Temporary
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Because signs and symptoms of RF can be disturbing to both parent and child, providing education is important to the plan of care. Emphasize that the symptoms of chorea are transitory and that, eventually, the movement problems will disappear.

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