A patient with mitral regurgitation is instructed to report to the health care provider if it becomes too difficult to perform activities of daily living. What is the nurse's rationale for providing this instruction?

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As mitral regurgitation progresses, the heart becomes less efficient and patients may experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, and decreased exercise tolerance. These changes can indicate that it is time to consider valve replacement surgery to correct the underlying issue.

A Patient with Mitral Regurgitation Is Instructed to Report to the Health