A 76-Year-Old Patient Has Been Recently Diagnosed with Cardiac Valvular

question 14

Multiple Choice

A 76-year-old patient has been recently diagnosed with cardiac valvular disease.The nurse assesses the patient and recognizes that the medical diagnosis is supported by which finding?

• A)Cyanotic fingertips
• B)Weight loss of 10 pounds in 3 months
• C)Angina pain
• D)Shortness of breath with activity

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