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    Ati N400 pediatric proctored exam 2

    A nurse anticipates the priority treatment for children diagnosed with Kawasaki disease Is:

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. High-dose aspirin is given during the acute phase of Kawasaki disease to reduce inflammation, fever, and platelet aggregation. It helps decrease the risk of coronary artery aneurysms. B. Enoxaparin sodium (an anticoagulant) is not the standard initial treatment for Kawasaki disease. C. Corticosteroids may be considered in refractory cases but are not the first-line therapy. D. Beta-blockers are not used for the acute management of Kawasaki disease.

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