Question

A client with a history of mitral stenosis is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with the abrupt onset of atrial fibrillation. The client's heart rate ranges from 120 to 140 bpm. The nurse recognizes that interventions are implemented to prevent the development of?

1) embolic stroke
2) myocardial infarction
3) heart failure
4) renal failure

Answer 1

A client with a history of mitral stenosis and atrial fibrillation is at risk of developing embolic stroke due to blood clots formed during atrial fibrillation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The client with a history of mitral stenosis who is experiencing atrial fibrillation with a heart rate ranging from 120 to 140 bpm is at risk of developing embolic stroke. Atrial fibrillation causes the atria to quiver instead of contracting effectively, which can result in the formation of blood clots. These blood clots can travel to the brain and cause a stroke.