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A 20 year old female was rushed to the hospital due to nape pain starting from the occipital area radiating to the frontal
part. September last year, she came to the hospital due to the same reason, and by then she was diagnosed with Mitral Valve
Prolapse and active hypertension. She is a medicine student and currently studies at Saint Louis University. She claimed that she
lacks time to have exercise and usually skip her meals.
LEARNING DIAGNOSES: Ineffective Health Maintenace related to poor eating habits and lack of exercise.
GOAL: After the health teaching, the patient will be able to gain knowledge on Mitral Valve Prolapse, its treatment and
complications.
3. State the signs Signs & symptoms One on one 5 minutes Handout, Question and
and symptoms of MVP lecture paper, answer
of MVP discussion. internet,
heart medical
palpitations, atrial Provide surgical
fibrillation, handout nursing
or syncope, book.
moderate chest
pain and shortness Time of
of breath patient,
paper, pen
a mid-systolic click,
followed by a late
systolic murmur he
ard best at the
apex
Unknown reason
they have low BMI
and lean
March 6, 2010
(Emergency Room)