A patient has been diagnosed with a valvular disorder. The patient tells the nurse that he has read about numerous treatment options, including valvuloplasty. What should the nurse teach the patient about valvuloplasty?
A) "For some patients, valvuloplasty can be done in a cardiac catheterization laboratory."
B) "Valvuloplasty is a dangerous procedure, but it has excellent potential if it goes well."
C) "Valvuloplasty is open heart surgery, but this is very safe these days and normally requires only an overnight hospital stay."
D) "It's prudent to get a second opinion before deciding to have valvuloplasty."
Ans: A
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Some valvuloplasty procedures do not require general anesthesia or cardiopulmonary bypass and can be performed in a cardiac catheterization laboratory or hybrid room. Open heart surgery is not required and the procedure does not carry exceptional risks that would designate it as being dangerous. Normally there is no need for the nurse to advocate for a second opinion.
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