While Caring for a 23-Year-Old Patient with Mitral Valve Prolapse

question 31

Multiple Choice

While caring for a 23-year-old patient with mitral valve prolapse (MVP) without valvular regurgitation,the nurse determines that discharge teaching has been effective when the patient states that it will be necessary to

• A) take antibiotics before any dental appointments.
• B) limit physical activity to avoid stressing the heart.
• C) take an aspirin a day to prevent clots from forming on the valve.
• D) avoid use of over-the-counter (OTC) medications that contain stimulant drugs.

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