What must the nurse be assessing for in order to determine adequate care for a client with aortic stenosis?
A) Increased systolic pressure
B) Calcification of aortic valve
C) Angina
D) Systolic murmur
C
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Angina indicates insufficient nourishment of the myocardium, which can increase the risk for mortality. The systolic blood pressure increases to force blood through the narrowed opening, and systolic murmurs can be identified in some clients, but are not the most important factors. Calcification of the aortic valve is a cause for the disorder.
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