NCLEX RN Exam Practice Practice Question

A 5-year-old child is admitted with a fever and rash. The nurse suspects scarlet fever. Which assessment finding supports this diagnosis?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Strawberry tongue is a characteristic sign of scarlet fever, caused by group A Streptococcus, aiding in diagnosis confirmation.

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