Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
The nurse obtains a health history from an older adult with a prosthetic mitral valve who has symptoms of infective endocarditis (IE). Which question by the nurse helps identify a risk factor for IE?
Correct answer
Dental work can introduce bacteria into the bloodstream, which can lead to infective endocarditis, especially in individuals with prosthetic heart valves. Heart attack, immunizations, and family history are not specific risk factors for IE.