An Important Teaching Point for a Patient with Mitral Stenosis

question 27

Multiple Choice

An important teaching point for a patient with mitral stenosis is to:

• A) Obtain a place on the heart transplant list.
• B) Balance activity with oxygen supply.
• C) Increase daily fluid intake to over 2000 ml.
• D) Have an annual electrocardiogram.

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Definitions:

Capillaries

The smallest blood vessels in the body, responsible for the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other nutrients and waste products between the blood and tissues.

Arteries

Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body's tissues, characterized by their strong, elastic walls.

Atrioventricular Valve

Valves located between the atria and ventricles of the heart that prevent the backflow of blood during ventricular contraction.

Semilunar Valve

Valve resembling a half-moon, located between the ventricles and their attached vessels.