A client visits the hospital with chest pain, and the vital signs are 101.5°F body temperature and 125/85 mm Hg blood pressure. The echocardiogram of the client shows valve perforation, and a new regurgitant murmur is heard during chest auscultation. Which condition has the client developed?

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The client has developed infective endocarditis, indicated by the presence of fever (101.5°F), valve perforation seen on the echocardiogram, and a new regurgitant murmur heard during chest auscultation. These are classic signs of infective endocarditis, which is an infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves.

A Client Visits the Hospital with Chest Pain, and the Vital