The Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Sees a Child for Follow-Up

The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner sees a child for follow-up care after hospitalization for acute rheumatic Fever (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 (ASA) 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.