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

question 3

Multiple Choice

While caring for a 23-yr-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)avoid over-the-counter (OTC) drugs that contain stimulants.
• D)take an aspirin a day to prevent clots from forming on the valve.

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