During Discharge Teaching with an Older Patient Who Had a Mitral

question 5

Multiple Choice

During discharge teaching with an older patient who had a mitral valve replacement with a mechanical valve,the nurse must instruct the patient on the

• A)use of daily aspirin for anticoagulation.
• B)correct method for taking the radial pulse.
• C)need for frequent laboratory blood testing.
• D)need to avoid any physical activity for 1 month.

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Definitions:

Shutting-Down

The process a business undergoes when it ceases operations, often due to financial struggles or strategic decisions.

Short Run

A period during which at least one factor of production is fixed, limiting the ability of a firm to adjust to changes in demand or production levels.

Average Costs

The total cost of production divided by the number of units produced, representing the cost per unit of production.

Shut-Down

The process of ceasing operations or closing a business temporarily or permanently.