The nurse is giving a patient who has mitral stenosis a preoperative antibiotic. Which of these, if stated by a patient, indicates to the nurse correct understanding of why the antibiotic is necessary?

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Patients with mitral stenosis are at increased risk for developing bacterial endocarditis, an infection of the inner lining of the heart. Therefore, preoperative antibiotics are given to prevent a bacterial infection in the heart. Options A and B are possible complications of surgery, but not directly related to the need for preoperative antibiotics in this particular patient population. Option D is not a reason for administering antibiotics.

The Nurse Is Giving a Patient Who Has Mitral Stenosis