When Caring for a Patient with Mitral Valve Stenosis, It

question 19

Multiple Choice

When caring for a patient with mitral valve stenosis, it is most important that the nurse assess for

• A) diastolic murmur.
• B) peripheral edema.
• C) right upper quadrant tenderness.
• D) complaints of shortness of breath.

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Definitions:

Valence

Refers to how attractive or unattractive an outcome is for a person.

Dissonance

A state of conflict or inconsistency, typically referring to a clash between thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes.

Reinforcement Theory

A concept in psychology that emphasizes the role of reinforcing stimuli in encouraging desired behaviors by increasing the likelihood of their recurrence.

Outcome

refers to the final product or result attained from a process, action, or event which can be used to measure the effectiveness or success of the operation.