The Client Is Undergoing Open Heart Surgery in the Morning

question 22

Multiple Choice

The client is undergoing open heart surgery in the morning and will have to be placed on cardiopulmonary bypass. The client is very anxious and asks you why they have to be placed on "that machine." What would be your best response to this client?

• A) "The machine takes the place of your heart during the surgery."
• B) "To be able to repair your heart, it needs to be stopped. The machine will pump your blood to your body and through your lungs."
• C) "Your body needs oxygen to survive, and the machine provides the oxygen while you have surgery."
• D) "Your blood needs to circulate throughout your body, and the machine makes sure this happens."

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