An important teaching point for a patient with mitral stenosis is to:
1. obtain a place on the heart transplant list.
2. balance activity with O2 supply.
3. increase fluid intake to over 2000 mL/day.
4. have an electrocardiogram annually.
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Patients with mitral stenosis need to take care to balance their activity with their oxygen supply and not to overhydrate themselves.
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