The nurse is collecting data for a patient who has mitral stenosis. Which condition would the nurse likely document was reported in the patient's history?

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Mitral stenosis is often caused by a history of rheumatic fever, which can result in scarring and narrowing of the mitral valve. Rheumatoid arthritis, meningitis, and scarlet fever are not typically associated with mitral stenosis.

The Nurse Is Collecting Data for a Patient Who Has