The nurse is concerned that a patient is at risk for developing infective endocarditis. What information in the patient's history caused the nurse to have this concern?

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Age is a risk factor for infective endocarditis, particularly as the incidence increases with age due to factors like the presence of more comorbid conditions and the increased likelihood of having heart valve disease or prosthetic valves.

The Nurse Is Concerned That a Patient Is at Risk