The nurse is preparing a client for an annuloplasty. Which of the following describes the purpose of this type of surgery?
A) Improves the functioning of the chordae tendineae and papillary muscles
B) Tightens the ring of tissue around the valve
C) Repairs a floppy or prolapsed valve leaflet
D) Replaces a defective heart valve
B
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An annuloplasty is performed to tighten the ring of tissue around the valve. Structural support repair improves the functioning of chordae tendineae and papillary muscles. Valves can also be repaired or replaced.
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