A patient with a history of mitral valve replacement surgery is instructed to take prophylactic antibiotics before a scheduled root canal. Which of the following indicates to the nurse that teaching has been effective?
a. "If I develop a fever in the next week or so, I need to call my doctor right away."
b. "Endocarditis causes rapid weight gain so I need to weigh myself every day for a full week."
c. "If I notice any ankle edema, I should lower my salt intake."
d. "I know I need to call my doctor if I notice a dry cough."
ANS: A
A. Fever is seen with acute endocarditis. B, C, and D are not seen.
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