Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan for a patient receiving a biologic valve replacement?
A) Anticoagulation will be necessary.
B) An audible click may be heard.
C) There is a low risk of thromboemboli.
D) The valve may need to be replaced in the future.
D) The valve may need to be replaced in the future.
Explanation: A) Biologic valves are provided from a pig, calf, or human cadaver. This type of replacement does not require long-term anticoagulation. Infections are much easier to treat, and there is a low risk of thromboembolism. This type of valve replacement often requires frequent replacement.
B) Biologic valves are provided from a pig, calf, or human cadaver. This type of replacement does not require long-term anticoagulation. Infections are much easier to treat, and there is a low risk of thromboembolism. This type of valve replacement often requires frequent replacement.
C) Biologic valves are provided from a pig, calf, or human cadaver. This type of replacement does not require long-term anticoagulation. Infections are much easier to treat, and there is a low risk of thromboembolism. This type of valve replacement often requires frequent replacement.
D) Biologic valves are provided from a pig, calf, or human cadaver. This type of replacement does not require long-term anticoagulation. Infections are much easier to treat, and there is a low risk of thromboembolism. This type of valve replacement often requires frequent replacement.
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