A Nurse Cares for a Client Recovering from Prosthetic Valve

A nurse cares for a client recovering from prosthetic valve replacement surgery.The client asks,"Why will I need to take anticoagulants for the rest of my life?" How should the nurse respond?

A) "The prosthetic valve places you at greater risk for a heart attack."
B) "Blood clots form more easily in artificial replacement valves."
C) "The vein taken from your leg reduces circulation in the leg."
D) "The surgery left a lot of small clots in your heart and lungs."