A Patient Is Recovering from Mechanical Valve Replacement Surgery for Valvular

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient is recovering from mechanical valve replacement surgery for valvular disease. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of medication teaching?

• A)"I will be receiving diuretics for the long term."
• B)"I will need to be on anticoagulant therapy for life."
• C)"I will need to take antibiotics for 4 to 6 weeks."
• D)"I may need to be on antiarrhythmic medications."

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