A 16-year-old boy with a history of rheumatic fever at 12 years of age arrives for dental treatment.A telephone consultation with his physician discloses a residual heart murmur.The client says that he has had no problems from dental procedures performed since his first episode of rheumatic fever and that no special precautions have been taken for dental visits.In light of this history,the client should be:

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The client has a history of rheumatic fever, which is a risk factor for developing infective endocarditis. However, the client has not had any problems from dental procedures performed since his first episode of rheumatic fever and no special precautions have been taken for dental visits. Therefore, the client can be treated as any other patient.

A 16-Year-Old Boy with a History of Rheumatic Fever at 12