Which Information Should the Nurse Consider When Planning Care for Patients

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which information should the nurse consider when planning care for patients at risk for endocarditis?

• A) Endocarditis does not pose a high risk for damage to affected heart valves.
• B) The major treatment modality for endocarditis is open heart surgery to clean the heart valves.
• C) Fever is a rare manifestation of endocarditis.
• D) Endocarditis can be prevented in patients at risk by administering antibiotics prior to procedures.

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Definitions:

Abdominopelvic Cavity

A body cavity that consists of the abdominal cavity and the pelvic cavity, housing many organs.

Spleen

An organ located under the ribcage and above the stomach in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen, involved in filtering blood and immune response.

Ventral Body Cavity

The front portion of the body cavity that houses many of the body’s vital organs, including those within the thoracic and abdominal pelvic cavities.

Visceral Peritoneum

The inner layer of the peritoneum that covers the external surfaces of most abdominal organs, providing a slippery surface that allows the organs to move against each other without friction.