When admitting a preoperative cardiac patient for mitral valve replacement, the patient's past history will most likely include
A) rheumatic heart disease.
B) injury in the cardiac area.
C) smoking.
D) family cardiac disease.
A
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The nurse is instructing a client with cardiovascular disease about dietary modifications. Which statement made by the client indicates a need for further instruction?
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The nurse is planning care for a 70-year-old patient. Which screening should the nurse include in this patient's care plan?
1. Biannual eye examinations 2. Hearing test every 5 years 3. Testing for fecal occult blood every 5 years 4. Annual PSA test and digital rectal exam