Which Information Should the Nurse Consider When Planning Care for Patients

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which information should the nurse consider when planning care for patients at risk for endocarditis?

• A) Endocarditis does not pose a high risk for damage to affected heart valves.
• B) The major treatment modality for endocarditis is open heart surgery to clean the heart valves.
• C) Fever is a rare manifestation of endocarditis.
• D) Endocarditis can be prevented in patients at risk by administering antibiotics prior to procedures.

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Definitions:

Cellulose

A complex carbohydrate found in the cell walls of plants, serving as a structural component.

Glycogen

A complex carbohydrate stored in the liver and muscles, which serves as a primary form of energy storage in the body.

Starch

A carbohydrate consisting of a large number of glucose units, serving as a major energy source in the diet.

Monosaccharides

The simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of single sugar molecules like glucose and fructose.