Multiple Choice
Testing reveals that a patient's myocardial infarction (MI) damaged the papillary muscles of the mitral valve.The nurse plans care based on the knowledge that the patient is at high risk for which complication?
A) Extension of the myocardial damage
B) Catastrophic left heart failure
C) Pulmonary edema from right heart failure
D) Pulmonary embolism from clots in the left atrium
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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