While Caring for a Patient with Mitral Valve Prolapse with Mild

question 16

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 that she will do which of the following?

• A) Take one aspirin a day to prevent embolization.
• B) Limit her physical activity to avoid stressing her heart valves.
• C) Schedule an appointment with her doctor every 6 months.
• D) Discuss the diagnosis of mitral valve prolapse with the dentist.

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