During Postoperative Teaching with a Patient Who Had a Mitral

question 20

Multiple Choice

During postoperative teaching with a patient who had a mitral valve replacement with a mechanical valve, the nurse instructs the patient regarding the

• A) use of daily aspirin for anticoagulation.
• B) correct method for taking the radial pulse.
• C) need for frequent laboratory blood testing.
• D) possibility of valve replacement in 7 to 10 years.

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