In caring for a client with rheumatic heart disease, the nurse knows that priority interventions will be to:
1. Administer cardiotonic and diuretic medications.
2. Schedule regular exercise periods and administer narcotics as ordered.
3. Promote bedrest and administer scheduled antibiotics.
4. Administer oxygen and tranquilizers as ordered.
Answer: 3
1. Cardiotonics are not part of the treatment generally.
2. Activity is restricted to decrease stress on the heart, and narcotics are not needed. Anti-inflammatory drugs are given to treat the inflammation and pain.
3. Activity is restricted to decrease stress on the heart, and antibiotics are needed to eliminate the streptococcal infection.
4. Oxygen is not part of the treatment generally. Tranquilizers are not needed.
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