Ati Paediatrics Proctored Exam
The nurse is caring for a child diagnosed with Kawasaki disease. Keeping the pathophysiology in mind, the nurse carefully monitors the child for which complication?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Kawasaki disease can lead to coronary artery aneurysms, which can increase the risk of myocardial infarction (MI) due to impaired blood flow. B. Pulmonary congestion is not typically a complication of Kawasaki disease, as it primarily affects the cardiovascular system. C. Roth spots are retinal findings associated with endocarditis, not Kawasaki disease. D. While arthralgia (joint pain) is a symptom, it is not the most concerning complication in Kawasaki disease. The priority concern is cardiovascular complications.
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