A child with rheumatic fever begins involuntary,purposeless movements of her limbs.What does the nurse recognize that this indicates?
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.

A Child with Rheumatic Fever Begins Involuntary,purposeless Movements of Her