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mitral stenosis
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obstruction of blood flowing from teh left atrium into the left ventricle commony manifested by progressive fatigue due to low cardiac output, hemoptysis, and dyspnea on exertion secondary to pulmonary venous hypertension
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mitral insufficiency
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refers to the backflow of blood from the left ventricle and aorta; many clients experience no symptoms early on, but eventually develop exertional dyspnea, dizziness, and fainting
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aortic stenosis
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a narrowing of the orifice between the left ventricl and the aorta; many clients experience no symptoms early on, but eventually develop exertional dyspnea, dizziness, and fainting
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aortic insufficiency
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backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle during diastole; most clients are asymptomatic, except for a complaint of a forceful heartbeat
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bronchial breath sounds are best auscultated where?
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over the trachea
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acute prostatitis - include in teaching plan
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pt encouraged to abstain from sexual intercourse
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which vitamin enhances iron absorption
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Vitamin C
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intervention when administering mannitol
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use a filter needle to prevent infusion of crystals
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purpose of mannitol
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to decrease intracranial pressure
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