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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