Pediatric Nursing Cardiovascular Disorders Related

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A 7-year-old child who has a history of a repaired congenital heart defect (CHD)has many dental caries along with gingival erythema and irritation and a temperature of 102.5°F. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner do next?

  • A. Admit to the hospital with a pediatric cardiology consult.
  • B. Obtain blood cultures and a CBC and consult a pediatric cardiologist.
  • C. Refer the child to a pediatric dental surgeon immediately.
  • D. Start prophylactic antibiotics such as penicillin twice daily for 2 weeks.
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Children who are suspected of having SBE should be admitted to the hospital and referred to pediatric cardiology.