MED SURG PRACTICE A A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has mitral valve disease. Which of following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the disease process? A. "I sho... uld call my doctor if I get a headache." B. "I might develop gastric reflux." C. "I might develop excessive bruising." D. "I should call my doctor if my ankles swell." RAT: Swelling of the ankles can indicate heart failure. The client should report this finding to the provider. A provider might prescribe anticoagulants to prevent thrombus formation on the valve, which can cause excessive bruising for a client who has mitral valve disease. However, excessive bruising is not a direct result of the disease. A nurse is reinforcing teaching about joint protection with a client who has an acute exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? [Show More]
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