The client has been diagnosed with aortic regurgitation. Which nursing data is most significant in identifying cause for this disorder?
A) Obesity
B) Tobacco use
C) Fen-Phen diet
D) Lack of exercise
C
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The incidence of mitral and aortic regurgitation increased by as much as 36% in 1997, due to the use of fenfluramine with phentermine (Fen-Phen) for weight loss. Obesity, tobacco use, and lack of exercise have been identified as risk factors for heart disease but not a significant identified cause for aortic regurgitation.
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