A client with mitral valve prolapse often only needs periodic antibiotic therapy. If symptoms become severe, what might be suggested as treatment?
A) Valve replacement
B) Balloon angiography
C) Stent placement
D) Anticoagulant therapy

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Severe symptoms of mitral valve prolapse may require valve replacement surgery in order to repair or replace the damaged valve. Other treatments such as balloon angiography, stent placement, or anticoagulant therapy are not typically used for mitral valve prolapse.

A Client with Mitral Valve Prolapse Often Only Needs Periodic