The patient diagnosed with inadequate closure of the mitral valve is scheduled for surgery and asks the nurse, Why does it matter if my valve leaks? What is the nurse's best response to explain why this mitral valve needs to be repaired?
a. Blood backflows from the left ventricle to the left atrium, reducing available blood flowing to the body.
b. Blood backflows from the right ventricle to the right atrium, reducing available blood flow to the lungs.
c. Blood backflows from the aorta into the left ventricle, reducing blood pressure and causing dizziness.
d. Blood backflows from the pulmonary artery into the right ventricle, reducing blood flow to the lungs.
Question 2
The nurse is assessing the patient's sexual functioning. With cultural patterns in mind, which patient will the nurse expect most likely to be uncomfortable discussing this topic?
a. 34-year-old African American male patient
b. 54-year-old Hispanic male patient
c. 71-year-old African American female patient
d. 48-year-old Asian American female patient
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