The nurse is admitting a child with rheumatic fever. Which therapeutic management should the nurse expect to Implement?

A. Penicillin is used to eradicate the group A streptococcus bacteria that cause rheumatic fever, preventing further complications such as heart damage. B. Corticosteroids may be used to manage symptoms of chorea (involuntary movements), but the primary treatment for rheumatic fever involves antibiotics like penicillin to eradicate the infection. C. Salicylates (aspirin) are often used to manage the inflammation and fever associated with rheumatic fever, so they are not avoided. This choice is incorrect. D. Bed rest is only indicated if the child has severe carditis, not as a routine measure for all children with rheumatic fever.