Which of the following is an early indication of mitral valve stenosis?

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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following is an early indication of mitral valve stenosis?

A. Changes in heart sounds B. Crackles in the bases of the lungs C. Heart palpitations D. Dyspnea

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Why should the nurse monitor ACE inhibitors cautiously in clients with renal or hepatic impairment and older adults?

A. A sudden raise in BP may occur during the first 1 to 3 hours after the initial dosage. B. A sudden drop in BP may occur during the first 1 to 3 hours after the initial dosage. C. A sudden drop in body temperature may occur during the first 1 to 3 hours after the initial dosage. D. A sudden raise in pulse rate may occur during the first 1 to 3 hours after the initial dosage.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Why are heart biopsies performed throughout a client's lifetime after heart transplantation?

A. To detect rejection B. To check the rate of the heart beat C. To check the heart functionality D. To check for heart tumor

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following medications would you expect to see on the medication list for a 26-year-old man with pericarditis?

A. Atorvastatin (HMG CoA reductase inhibitor or statin). B. Low-molecular-weight heparin (anticoagulant). C. Indomethacin (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug). D. Atenolol (beta blocker).

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

A 70-year-old patient with cardiovascular disease attends group classes on disease process, medications, exercise, nutrition, and stress management. To promote optimal and effective learning, the cardiac-vascular nurse uses which teaching strategy?

A. Condensing the information to one session, so the patient avoids returning for additional education. B. Customizing teaching objectives based on the learner's interests. C. Preparing a PowerPoint presentation to enhance learning. D. Teaching the most important information at the end of the session, to maximize retention.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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