The nurse has completed discharge teaching with a patient who had a mechanical valve replacement.Which patient behavior would the nurse evaluate as indicating additional teaching is necessary?
A)The patient asks his wife to purchase a blood pressure monitor from their pharmacy.
B)The patient tells the nurse of his plans to visit Rome next year.
C)The patient orders a pasta salad with broiled salmon for lunch.
D)The patient makes plans to stay with his daughter in her three-story condominium for a few weeks after discharge.

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Patients with mechanical valve replacements require lifelong anticoagulation therapy to prevent blood clots from forming on the valve, which can cause potentially fatal complications. Stairs can pose additional risk for falls and potential bleeding episodes. Therefore, the patient staying in a three-story condominium may require additional teaching on managing the risks associated with stairs and considering other options to reduce fall risks. The other options indicate the patient is taking steps to monitor blood pressure, planning ahead for travel, and making healthy food choices, which are appropriate behaviors for a patient with a mechanical valve replacement.

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