While Caring for a Patient with Mitral Valve Prolapse with Mild

question 20

Multiple Choice

While caring for a patient with mitral valve prolapse with mild valvular regurgitation, the nurse determines that discharge teaching has been effective when the patient tells the nurse she will

• A) take 1 aspirin a day to prevent embolization from the valve.
• B) limit physical activity to avoid stressing the heart valves.
• C) schedule an appointment with the doctor every 6 months.
• D) discuss the diagnosis of mitral valve prolapse with the dentist.

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