After an assessment the nurse concludes that a patient is experiencing infective endocarditis.What finding caused the nurse to make this decision?

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One of the classic signs of infective endocarditis is the development of small, painless spots on the palms or soles known as Osler's nodes. When bacteria enter the bloodstream and attach to the valves of the heart, they can cause the formation of these lesions. Friction rub, chest pain at rest, and jugular vein distention are not specific to infective endocarditis and may occur in other conditions as well.

After an Assessment the Nurse Concludes That a Patient Is