Before invasive procedures, clients with valvular disease are usually prescribed antibiotics. The nurse understands the reason for this preventative action is to avoid which of the following complications?
A) Infective endocarditis
B) Rheumatic heart disease
C) Congestive failure
D) Septic shock
A
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Infective endocarditis can compound valvular damage and can be minimized with the preventative use of antibiotics before invasive procedure and dental work. Rheumatic heart disease is associated with the original cause of valve disease and is not prevented with prophylactic antibiotic use. Congestive failure is not associated with infection. Septic shock is a systemic inflammatory response to infection and can be caused by ruptured cusp or muscles in valvular disease clients.
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