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Dec 2021
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#190: Endocarditis NCLEX Review

Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN - Nursing school educator, author, and nursing student enthusiast.
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In this episode, I’m breaking down the key things you need to know about endocarditis for clinical, nursing school exams, and the NCLEX. Endocarditis is inflammation of the endocardium, which is the innermost layer of the heart and also includes the valves. It is often a result of infection, but can also be a complication of rheumatic fever and systemic lup ... Show More
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