Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
Which potential complication should the nurse assess for in the client with infective endocarditis who has embolization of vegetative lesions from the mitral valve?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Mitral valve vegetations can embolize to the brain, causing a stroke (B). PE (A) is right-sided, hemoptysis (C) is not typical, and DVT (D) is unrelated to embolization.