A patient with rheumatic heart disease is being discharged. What should the nurse include in the patient's discharge instructions?
Select all that apply.
1. "Perform dental hygiene several times a day."
2. "Complete the full course of prescribed antibiotics."
3. "Take antibiotics as prescribed before dental work."
4. "Restrict fluids and limit activity while taking medication."
5. "Notify the physician if you develop a sore throat or other infection."
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
The physician should be notified if a sore throat or any other signs of infection develop.
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