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NCLEX-RN Practice Quiz Test Bank #12 (75 Questions) NCLEXRN-12-001 Question Tag: mitral regurgitation Question Category: Physiological Integrity, Physiological Adaptation Among the following sign... s and symptoms, which would most likely be present in a client with mitral regurgitation?  A. Altered level of consciousness  B. Exertional Dyspnea  C. Increase creatine phosphokinase concentration  D. Chest pain Correct Answer: B. Exertional Dyspnea Mitral regurgitation (MR) is defined as an abnormal reversal of blood flow from the left ventricle (LV) to the left atrium (LA). Weight gain due to retention of fluids and worsening heart failure causes exertional dyspnea in clients with mitral regurgitation. The patient will usually complain of significant dyspnea at rest, exacerbated in the supine position, as well as cough with clear or pink, frothy sputum. [Show More]

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