The Nurse Obtains a Health History from a Patient with a Prosthetic

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse obtains a health history from a patient with a prosthetic mitral valve who has symptoms of infective endocarditis. Which question by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) "Do you have a history of a heart attack?"
• B) "Have you any recent immunizations?"
• C) "Have you been to the dentist lately?"
• D) "Is there a family history of endocarditis?"

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