Cardiac Disorders NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
A client is being seen in the clinic to rule out (R/O) mitral valve stenosis. Which assessment data would be most significant?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shortness of breath on exertion (A) is a hallmark of mitral valve stenosis due to impaired left atrial emptying. JVD/edema (B), postprandial pain (C), and liver/abdominal edema (D) suggest right-sided failure or other causes.