The Patient Has Recently Had a Mitral Valve Replacement

question 17

Multiple Choice

The patient has recently had a mitral valve replacement.To prevent excess serosanguineous fluid buildup,which of the following does the nurse anticipate will be included in care?

• A) Increased oxygen therapy
• B) Frequent chest physiotherapy
• C) Incentive spirometry on a regularly scheduled basis
• D) Chest tube placement in the thoracic cavity

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