While Caring for a Patient with Mitral Valve Prolapse

question 9

Multiple Choice

While caring for a 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) plan to take antibiotics before any dental appointments.
• B) limit physical activity to avoid stressing the heart valves.
• C) take 1 aspirin a day to prevent embolization from the valve.
• D) avoid use of over-the-counter ( OTC ) medications that contain stimulant drugs.