The Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Sees a Child for Follow­up

The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner sees a child for follow­up care after
hospitalization for ARF. The child has polyarthritis but no cardiac involvement. What will the nurse practitioner teach the family about ongoing care for this child?

A) Aspirin is given for 2 weeks and then tapered to discontinue the medication.
B) Prophylactic amoxicillin will need to be given for 5 years.
C) Steroids will be necessary to prevent development of heart disease.
D) The child will need complete bedrest until all symptoms subside.