The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a child with infective endocarditis. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find? Select all answers that apply.

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Infective endocarditis often presents with microscopic hematuria due to emboli or immune complex deposition. A prolonged PR interval can occur due to heart block from infection affecting the conduction system. Petechiae, including on the palpebral conjunctiva, are common due to emboli or vasculitis. Leukopenia is not typical; leukocytosis is more common. Lung findings are variable and not specific to endocarditis.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Medical Record of a Child