Ten-year-old Jackie is admitted to the hospital with a medical diagnosis of Rheumatic Fever. She relates a history of "a sore throat about a month ago."
Bed rest with bathroom privileges is prescribed. Which of the following nursing assessments should be given the highest priority when assessing
Jackie’s condition?
A. her response to being hospitalized
B. the presence of a macular rash on her trunk
C. her cardiac status
D. the presence of polyarthritis and pain in her joints
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