A patient who requires a valve replacement says, "The surgeon wants to use a mechanical valve, but I think I would rather have a human valve."
What information should the nurse provide? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Human valves are not used for valve replacements.
2. Cadaver valves are more durable than mechanical valves.
3. Human valves are very expensive.
4. Anticoagulation is rarely needed with human valve transplant.
5. The patient should talk with the surgeon about the use of allograft valves.
3,4,5
Rationale 1: Human valves are used for valve replacements, but they are not readily available.
Rationale 2: Cadaver valves have limited durability.
Rationale 3: The expenses associated with the retrieval and storage of human valves make them very expensive.
Rationale 4: Anticoagulation is not an issue with natural tissue valves.
Rationale 5: Human cadaver valves are called homograft or allograft valves.
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