Open Commissurotomy of the Mitral Valve,which Is Performed for Mitral

question 24

Multiple Choice

Open commissurotomy of the mitral valve,which is performed for mitral stenosis,is the separation of fused,adherent leaflets of the mitral valve.Select two nursing actions that are relevant to the patient with open commissurotomy.

• A) Have valve replacement instruments available
• B) Have tricuspid prosthetic implants available
• C) Have a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) probe and machine available
• D) Have anterolateral positioning devices available if valve replacement is needed

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