When the child with rheumatic fever begins involuntary,purposeless movements of her limbs,the nurse recognizes that this is an indication of:
A) seizure activity.
B) hypoxia.
C) Sydenham's chorea.
D) decreasing level of consciousness.

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As the effects of rheumatic fever affect the central nervous system,the child may develop Sydenham's chorea manifested by involuntary,purposeless movements of the limbs.

When the Child with Rheumatic Fever Begins Involuntary,purposeless Movements of Her