A Patient Is a Candidate for Percutaneous Balloon Valvuloplasty, but Is

A patient is a candidate for percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty, but is concerned about how this procedure will affect her busy work schedule. What guidance should the nurse provide to the patient?

A) Patients generally stay in the hospital for 6 to 8 days.
B) Patients are kept in the hospital until they are independent with all aspects of their care.
C) Patients need to stay in the hospital until they regain normal heart function for their age.
D) Patients usually remain at the hospital for 24 to 48 hours.