A 70-Year-Old Patient Is Scheduled for Open-Heart Surgery

question 34

Multiple Choice

A 70-year-old patient is scheduled for open-heart surgery.The surgeon plans to use the great saphenous vein for the coronary bypass grafts.The patient asks,"What happens to my circulation when the veins are removed?" The nurse should reply:

• A) "Venous insufficiency is a common problem after this type of surgery."
• B) "Oh, we have lots of veins-you won't even notice that it has been removed."
• C) "You will probably experience decreased circulation after the veins are removed."
• D) "Because the deeper veins in your leg are in good condition, this vein can be removed without harming your circulation."

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