Question

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has mitral valve disease. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the disease process?

a) "I may experience chest pain during exercise."
b) "This condition won't affect my breathing."
c) "I should limit my fluid intake."
d) "I need to avoid high-fiber foods."

Answer 1

To indicate understanding of mitral valve disease, a client should understand the symptoms and effects of the disease. Chest pain during exercise is a relevant symptom, while unaffected breathing, fluid intake, and high-fiber foods are not directly related.

Step-by-step explanation:

The client's understanding of mitral valve disease can be evaluated based on their statements. Statement a) "I may experience chest pain during exercise" is an accurate understanding of the disease process. Chest pain or angina is a symptom of coronary heart disease, which often coexists with mitral valve disease. Statement b) "This condition won't affect my breathing" is incorrect. Mitral valve disease can lead to fluid backup in the lungs, causing breathing difficulties. Statement c) "I should limit my fluid intake" is not related to mitral valve disease. Statement d) "I need to avoid high-fiber foods" is also not directly related to mitral valve disease.