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Average Score: 87%
Simulated
A nurse is collecting data on a patient who has mitral valve stenosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
A heart murmur, specifically a diastolic murmur, is a classic finding in mitral valve stenosis due to the obstruction of blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle, creating a pressure gradient and turbulent flow audible upon auscultation. Barrel chest is associated with lung conditions like COPD, not mitral valve stenosis. Clubbing of the fingers relates to chronic hypoxia, not specific to this condition. Bradycardia is not typical, as mitral valve stenosis may cause arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation instead.