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A 3-year-old is diagnosed with Kawasaki disease. What is the most likely pathophysiology of Kawasaki disease?

Clinical manifestations of asthma are caused by:

When interpreting the oxyhemoglobin curve, which of the following statements are FALSE?

A 76-year old male came to the ER after experiencing chest pain while shoveling snow that was relieved with rest. Lab tests revealed normal levels of the cardiac enzyme: Troponin I. What is the likely cause of his chest pain?

Acute pancreatitis involves activated pancreatic enzymes that escape into the surrounding tissues, causing _________ within the pancreas.

A patient with history of severe constipation is complaining of worsening abdominal pain, nausea, and bilious vomiting. Upon assessment of the abdomen, the RN notes distension, hyperactive bowel tones, and visible peristaltic movements. What is the RN most concerned about? 

The nurse realizes the patient diagnosed with mitral valve stenosis has incomplete emptying of the:

All of the following are known clinical manifestations of GERD except: 

Parents of an infant with Hirshsprung’s ask the RN how their baby acquired this condition. The RN would be correct in stating: 

A family member asks the nurse to explain the pathophysiology related to Thromboangitis Obliterans. Which of the following would be incorrect to include in the nurses’ response?