Valves used for cardiac valve replacement may be either mechanical or biological.

Cardiomyopathy is abnormality and enlargement of the heart valves that leads to ineffective pumping of the blood.

Thrombophlebitis is the formation of a clot, followed by inflammation within a vein. It is the most common disorder of veins. It can occur in any superficial or deep vein in the body.

Myocarditis is inflammation of the pericardium. The amount of muscle destroyed with myocarditis determines the extent of damage to the heart

The nurse is caring for a group of patients. After completing morning rounds, which of the following patients require priority care?

The nurse is evaluating patient teaching for mitral valve prolapse. The patient shows understanding of the prognosis by stating which of the following?

After the nurse reviews medication orders and patient allergies to give warfarin (Coumadin), which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

The nurse is collecting data on a patient who had surgery. Which of the following signs and symptoms indicate to the nurse the possible presence of a deep vein thrombosis in the patient’s leg that should be reported to the health care provider? Select all that apply

The nurse is caring for a patient with cardiomyopathy. Which of the following symptoms, if reported by the patient, require priority action by the nurse? Select all that apply