NURS 6560 Midterm exam (NURS 6560 MIDTERM EX)

Question 1 S. is a 59-year-old female who has been followed for several years for aortic regurgitation. Serial echocardiography has demonstrated normal ventricular function, but the patient was lost to follow-up for the last 16 months and now presents complaining of activity intolerance and weight gain. Physical examination reveals a grade IV/VI diastolic aortic murmur and 2 lower extremity edema to the midcalf. The AGACNP considers which of the following as the most appropriate management strat...