A client with mitral valve disease has presented to the clinic for further evaluation of the mitral valve. Which chamber of the heart will be affected if the mitral valve is narrowed?
A. Right atrium
B. Left atrium
C. Right ventricle
D. Left ventricle
B
The mitral valve separates the left atrium from the left ventricle. Narrowing of this valve results in a damming of blood in the left atrium.
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A) Mild B) Moderate C) Severe D) Profound
Which is the first step when teaching a patient to perform a breast self-examination?
1) Using the pads of the fingers to palpate the breast symmetrically 2) Compressing the nipple looking for discharge 3) Inspecting the breasts in the mirror 4) Reporting any redness or inflammation
When assessing a patient's nipples, which type of discharge suggests a serious disorder?
1) White discharge 2) Manually expressed discharge 3) Waxy discharge 4) Spontaneous discharge
Lydia Hall believed CARE was the sole function of nurses, whereas CORE and CURE were shared with other members of the health team
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.