A 76-year-old client has been recently diagnosed with cardiac valvular disease.The nurse assesses the client and recognizes that the medical diagnosis is supported by:
A)cyanotic fingertips.
B)weight loss of 10 pounds over a 3-month period just before diagnosis.
C)angina pain.
D)the client's report that, "walking around the block makes me short of breath."

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Individuals with valvular disease may be asymptomatic for many years, but with the deterioration of the valves and hypertrophic changes in the atria or ventricles, symptoms become evident. Exertional dyspnea is frequently the initial symptom. Other symptoms include dizziness, fatigue, weakness, and palpitations.

A 76-Year-Old Client Has Been Recently Diagnosed with Cardiac Valvular