The nurse is preparing a client for an annuloplasty. What is the purpose of this type of surgery?
A) Improves the functioning of the chordae tendineae and papillary muscles
B) Tightens the ring of tissue around the valve
C) Repairs a floppy or prolapsed valve leaflet
D) Replaces a defective heart valve
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