Aspirin Therapy
A toddler with Kawasaki disease is admitted to the pediatric unit. The caregivers inquire about
why the child is receiving aspirin when it is contraindicated for other minor illnesses. The
nurse’s best response would be which of the following? Select all that apply.
Length of aspirin therapy is related to the child’s response
Aspirin therapy is not contraindicated and necessary for treatment High doses of aspirin will be
given while the fever is high
Aspirin is indicated and is frequently ordered as treatment for
Kawasaki disease. It is normally prescribed until the fever
subsides. Aspirin is used as an anti-pyretic and anti-coagulant
drug. Aspirin is normally contraindicated in the pediatric
population due to the risk of children developing Reye
syndrome. In the case of Kawasaki disease, the benefit of
aspirin outweighs the risk of developing
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, Reye’s syndrome and aspirin is an effective treatment for
these children.
Kawasaki Disease Case Study
Question
Select the 4 findings that require immediate attention.
Fewer wet diapers Abdominal
rash
High fever for 7 days Bright red
tongue
The findings of immediate concern which are all classic
manifestations of Kawasaki disease (KD):
• high fever for 7 days
• abdominal rash
• bright red tongue
Fewer wet diapers is also a concern as this may be an
indication of dehydration which will need to be addressed
urgently.
Question
The nurse is explaining the Kawasaki disease process and treatment plan of care to the
caregiver. For each of the statements made by the caregiver, click to specify whether the
statement indicates an understanding or no understanding of the teaching provided.
No
Understanding
Understanding
“As my child ages, they will need more tests." x
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A toddler with Kawasaki disease is admitted to the pediatric unit. The caregivers inquire about
why the child is receiving aspirin when it is contraindicated for other minor illnesses. The
nurse’s best response would be which of the following? Select all that apply.
Length of aspirin therapy is related to the child’s response
Aspirin therapy is not contraindicated and necessary for treatment High doses of aspirin will be
given while the fever is high
Aspirin is indicated and is frequently ordered as treatment for
Kawasaki disease. It is normally prescribed until the fever
subsides. Aspirin is used as an anti-pyretic and anti-coagulant
drug. Aspirin is normally contraindicated in the pediatric
population due to the risk of children developing Reye
syndrome. In the case of Kawasaki disease, the benefit of
aspirin outweighs the risk of developing
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, Reye’s syndrome and aspirin is an effective treatment for
these children.
Kawasaki Disease Case Study
Question
Select the 4 findings that require immediate attention.
Fewer wet diapers Abdominal
rash
High fever for 7 days Bright red
tongue
The findings of immediate concern which are all classic
manifestations of Kawasaki disease (KD):
• high fever for 7 days
• abdominal rash
• bright red tongue
Fewer wet diapers is also a concern as this may be an
indication of dehydration which will need to be addressed
urgently.
Question
The nurse is explaining the Kawasaki disease process and treatment plan of care to the
caregiver. For each of the statements made by the caregiver, click to specify whether the
statement indicates an understanding or no understanding of the teaching provided.
No
Understanding
Understanding
“As my child ages, they will need more tests." x
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