Patients with which characteristics are at increased risk for infective endocarditis? Select all that apply.
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The patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is brought to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) after abdominal surgery. Which symptom alerts the nurse to an impending complication?
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The patient who is NPO has an order to receive enemas until the intestines are devoid of stool. After 3 enemas, the patient is still passing a moderate amount of loose stool. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
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