The nurse is preparing a client who has had an artificial valve placement for discharge. The nurse should instruct the client to:
1. "Inform all health care providers about your valve replacement."
2. "Take your pulse every day at the same time."
3. "Use only electric toothbrushes."
4. "Avoid taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) while on the medication."
Answer: 1
1. All health care providers should be informed about valve disease or surgery so that antibiotics can be given before any procedure that might cause infection.
2. The pulse does not have to be checked.
3. Soft toothbrushes may be used.
4. ASA and NSAIDS should be avoided if taking anticoagulant therapy.
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