An older patient with valvular disease is scheduled for an echocardiogram. What should the nurse teach the patient about this diagnostic test?
1. Determines the risk for metabolic syndrome
2. Analyzes the reasons for high blood pressure
3. Visualizes the heart valves as they open and close
4. Measures the amount of blood flowing through arteries
3. Visualizes the heart valves as they open and close
Explanation: 1. An echocardiogram evaluates all heart valve function. This test allows the visualization of the valves as they open and close. Using this test, one can determine valve area, cardiac output, and any regurgitation. It is not used to determine the risk for metabolic syndrome.
2. An echocardiogram evaluates all heart valve function. This test allows the visualization of the valves as they open and close. Using this test, one can determine valve area, cardiac output, and any regurgitation. It is not used to analyze the reasons for high blood pressure.
3. An echocardiogram evaluates all heart valve function. This test allows the visualization of the valves as they open and close. Using this test, one can determine valve area, cardiac output, and any regurgitation.
4. An echocardiogram evaluates all heart valve function. This test allows the visualization of the valves as they open and close. Using this test, one can determine valve area, cardiac output, and any regurgitation. It is not used to measure the amount of blood flowing through arteries.
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