A child has fever for 6 days, conjunctivitis, strawberry tongue, and swollen hands/feet. Which treatment does the nurse anticipate?

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A. IV immunoglobulin (IVIG) and aspirin therapy — Kawasaki disease is a vasculitis with risk of coronary aneurysms. IVIG and aspirin are standard treatments; monitor cardiac status closely.

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B. Penicillin injections

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C. Corticosteroids only with no monitoring

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D. Airborne isolation for tuberculosis