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When obtaining the history of a client admitted with Endocarditis, which information from the client interview would the nurse consider as significant?*1 pointa. Dental surgery in the recent pastb. History of marijuana usec. History of coronary artery disease (CAD)d. Prolonged use of steroid therapy

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When obtaining the history of a client admitted with Endocarditis, which information from the client interview would the nurse consider as significant?*1 pointa. Dental surgery in the recent pastb. History of marijuana usec. History of coronary artery disease (CAD)d. Prolonged use of steroid therapy

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The most significant information from the client interview that the nurse would consider is "Dental surgery in the recent past". Endocarditis is an infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves, typically caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream and traveling to the heart. This can occur during procedures that may cause bleeding, such as dental surgery. While the other options may have implications for the client's overall health, they are not as directly related to the risk of developing endocarditis.

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