The nurse is obtaining a history from a client brought to the emergency department following a motor vehicle accident. The client states having a history of rheumatic heart disease as a child
Which long-standing changes of rheumatic heart disease are evaluated for? A) Valvular changes
B) Dysrhythmias
C) Heart failure
D) Pulmonary hypertension
A
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After the acute episode of rheumatic fever, many of the symptoms cease and the client recovers, but valvular changes remain. Dysrhythmias occur in the acute period and may lead to heart failure. Pulmonary hypertension is not noted during this time.
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