An adult client is diagnosed with Marfan syndrome after presenting with joint pain and weakness or numbness in the legs. What other clinical finding would be a treatment priority for this client?

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Randall Guerrero

1 August, 15:21

An adult client is diagnosed with Marfan syndrome after presenting with joint pain and weakness or numbness in the legs. What other clinical finding would be a treatment priority for this client?

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Rayne Luna · Answer 1

Heart valve problems

Explanation:

Marfan syndrome is a syndrome caused by a genetic defect in a gene that is important to define the structure of a protein called fibrin 1 which makes a part of connective tissue.

One of the main problems with people having this disorder is heart problems. Most of the people with Marfan syndrome have damaged aorta. Aorta plays an important role in carrying blood from the heart to other body parts. Therefore heart valve problem is the clinical finding that would be a treatment priority for this client.

Other symptoms associated with these disorders are tall aperture, long and disproportionate arm and leg, abnormal spine structure, etc.