Provide your possible answers to the following case study. Apply all you underst

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Provide your possible answers to the following case study. Apply all you understand from the lecture including critical thinking for this case study.

Scenario:

Ariane Waters, 21 years of age, is a female patient who is admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of infective endocarditis. Ariane had her tongue and nose pierced 6 weeks ago. The drug screen is negative. She presents with tricuspid insufficiency murmur grade II, and a temperature of 104°F. The patient complains of extreme fatigue, and anorexia. The echocardiogram reveals vegetations on the tricuspid valve. (Learning Objective 4)

c.) What additional clinical manifestations should the nurse include in the assessment of the patient?

Explanation / Answer

Fever and chills are the most common symptoms we will see in this patient along with  anorexia, weight loss, malaise, headache, myalgias, night sweats, shortness of breath, cough, or joint pains are common complaints as well. Primary cardiac disease may present with signs of congestive heart failure due to valvular insufficiency.

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