When completing the health history of a patient with a suspected cardiac disorder, about which childhood illnesses should the nurse ask?

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Rheumatic fever and strep throat infections are childhood illnesses that can cause damage to the heart and increase the risk of developing cardiac disorders later in life. It is important to ask about these illnesses in the patient's health history.

When Completing the Health History of a Patient with a Suspected