Many valvular stenosis and regurgitation disorders in adults have a common etiology.Which of the following conditions should alert the nurse that the patient may have both types of valve dysfunction?
A) Heart failure
B) Connective tissue disorders
C) Rheumatic fever or heart disease
D) Syphilis infection

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Valvular dysfunction is often related to rheumatic fever.
Valvular dysfunction is often related to rheumatic fever; heart failure decreases cardiac output,but does not affect valvular function.
Valvular dysfunction is often related to rheumatic fever; it is not due to connective tissue disorders.
Valvular dysfunction is often related to rheumatic fever; syphilis infection could affect valves,but it is not the most common.

Many Valvular Stenosis and Regurgitation Disorders in Adults Have a Common