A Client Is Scheduled for a Heart Valve Replacement

question 25

Multiple Choice

A client is scheduled for a heart valve replacement. Which strategic action of the primary healthcare provider enhances the client's adaptive ability and coping mechanism to reduce stress?

• A) Encouraging a family member to stay with the client in the pre-operative setting
• B) Permitting a family member to stay in the operation theater
• C) Administering epinephrine to reduce stress
• D) Restricting the family members from talking to the client in the pre-operative setting

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