When Caring for a Patient with Mitral Valve Stenosis,it Is

question 11

Multiple Choice

When caring for a patient with mitral valve stenosis,it is most important that the nurse assess for

• A)diastolic murmur.
• B)peripheral edema.
• C)shortness of breath on exertion.
• D)right upper quadrant tenderness.

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