A Client Who Has Had a Prosthetic Valve Replacement Asks

question 6

Multiple Choice

A client who has had a prosthetic valve replacement asks the nurse why he must take anticoagulants for the rest of his life.What is the nurse's best response?

• A) "The prosthetic valve places you at greater risk for a heart attack."
• B) "Blood clots form more easily in artificial replacement valves."
• C) "The vein taken from your leg reduces circulation in the leg."
• D) "The surgery left a lot of small clots in your heart and lungs."

---

Definitions:

Counterinsurgency

A military or political action taken to defeat and prevent insurgency, often including aspects of both force and social policy.

Anti-American Revolutionaries

Individuals or groups that oppose American policies, values, or government, often advocating for significant changes or the overthrow of the existing system.

Television Image

The visual representation or perception of objects, individuals, or concepts as broadcasted or displayed through television media.

Nuclear-capable Missiles

Missiles that are designed to deliver nuclear warheads, capable of causing massive destruction over a wide area.