A Patient with Mitral Stenosis May Also Have an Opening

question 52

Multiple Choice

A patient with mitral stenosis may also have an opening snap caused by the opening of a diseased valve.This sound

• A) occurs early in diastole, following S₂.
• B) is low pitched.
• C) varies with respirations and is localized.
• D) is best auscultated with the bell of the stethoscope.

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Definitions:

Client-centered Therapy

A humanistic psychotherapy developed by Carl Rogers in which the therapist provides a supportive environment in which clients can re-experience and understand their feelings to facilitate personal growth.

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Spouse's Comments

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