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Which of the following instructions would Nurse Courtney include in a teaching plan that focuses on initial prevention for Sheri who is diagnosed with rheumatic fever?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The most appropriate instruction in a teaching plan focusing on initial prevention for Sheri, who is diagnosed with rheumatic fever, would be treating streptococcal throat infections with an antibiotic (Choice A). Rheumatic fever is often preceded by a group A streptococcal infection, such as strep throat. Prompt treatment of streptococcal infections with antibiotics can help prevent the development of rheumatic fever and its complications. Therefore, this instruction emphasizes the importance of treating the initial infection to prevent the occurrence of rheumatic fever in individuals like Sheri who are at risk. Choices B, C, and D are not specific to the initial prevention of rheumatic fever but may be more related to the management or treatment of established cases.