A Client Is Diagnosed with Mitral Annular Calcification and Has

question 5

Multiple Choice

A client is diagnosed with mitral annular calcification and has regurgitation of blood into the left atrium and the pulmonary vasculature. What treatment should the nurse anticipate for the client?

• A) Beta-blockers
• B) Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
• C) Diuretics
• D) Digitalis

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