A Nurse Cares for a Client Recovering from Prosthetic Valve

question 24

Multiple Choice

A nurse cares for a client recovering from prosthetic valve replacement surgery.The client asks,"Why will I need to take anticoagulants for the rest of my life?" How should the nurse respond?

• A) "The prosthetic valve places you at greater risk for a heart attack."
• B) "Blood clots form more easily in artificial replacement valves."
• C) "The vein taken from your leg reduces circulation in the leg."
• D) "The surgery left a lot of small clots in your heart and lungs."

Comprehend the role of medications in managing somatic symptom disorders.

Identify the impact of somatic symptom disorders on family dynamics and patient roles.

Recognize the resistance to psychiatric help in patients with somatic symptom disorders.

Understand why patients with somatic symptom disorders struggle to give up their symptoms.

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Definitions:

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth, lactation, and bonding, often dubbed the "love hormone."

Social-Bonding Hormone

Often refers to oxytocin, a hormone that plays a key role in facilitating social connections, trust, and attachment in mammals.

Biofeedback

A technique that teaches individuals to control physiological functions by using signals from their own bodies.

Mindful Meditation

A mental practice that involves focusing one's mind on the present moment, often as a method for reducing stress and enhancing emotional well-being.