A patient with infective endocarditis of a prosthetic mitral valve returns to the emergency department with a second episode of left-sided weakness and visual changes. The nurse expects that collaborative management of the patient will include

A patient with infective endocarditis of a prosthetic mitral valve returns to the emergency department with a second episode of left-sided weakness and visual changes. The nurse expects that collaborative management of the patient will include

A patient with infective endocarditis of a prosthetic mitral valve returns to the emergency department with a second episode of left-sided weakness and visual changes. The nurse expects that collaborative management of the patient will include


a) surgical valve replacement

b) embolectomy

c) administration of anticoagulants

d) higher than usual antibiotic dosages



Answer: surgical valve replacement