A woman with an artificial mitral valve develops heart failure at the 20th week of pregnancy. which measure would the nurse stress with her during the remainder of the pregnancy

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27 May, 00:42

A woman with an artificial mitral valve develops heart failure at the 20th week of pregnancy. which measure would the nurse stress with her during the remainder of the pregnancy

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Tristan Ross · Answer 1

Obtaining enough rest

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As the blood volume doubles during pregnancy, heart failure can occur. The pregnant woman needs to obtain adequate rest to prevent overworking the heart. Fluid may need to be restricted.