PANCE Exam Practice Questions: Quiz 244

A mother brings her 5-year-old daughter to the office because of a fever and a fiery red rash on both cheeks for 2 days. The child complains of sore throat and appears tired. What can you tell her about the most likely course of this illness?
- A. The rash will spread distally and include central clearing areas resembling a reticulated or lacy appearance.
- B. The cheek erythema will progress to vesicles before crusting over and healing.
- C. She will likely develop red macules on the buccal mucosa and tongue.
- D. A symmetric polyarthritis will likely develop and last 2 to 3 weeks.

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