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Before an invasive procedure, a client is prescribed antibiotics. The nurse understands the reason for this preventative action is to avoid which complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Infective endocarditis can compound valvular damage but can be minimized with the preventative use of antibiotics before invasive procedures and dental work. Rheumatic heart disease is associated with the original cause of valve disease and is not prevented with prophylactic antibiotic use. Although congestive heart failure is a complication associated with valvular disease, prophylactic antibiotic therapy is not prescribed for prevention. One type of valvular disease is mitral valve regurgitation. When this occurs rapidly, the heart is less able to compensate, causing the client to develop signs of cardiogenic shock leading to pulmonary congestion. The use of antibiotics is not meant to avoid this complication.