The nurse is conducting postoperative teaching with a client who had a mitral valve replacement with a mechanical valve. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
A)Use of daily Aspirin for anticoagulation
B)Correct method for taking the radial pulse
C)Need for frequent laboratory blood testing
D)Possibility of valve replacement in 7-10 years

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Anticoagulation therapy with warfarin is needed for a client with mechanical valves to prevent clotting on the valve; this will require frequent international normalized ratio (INR) testing. Daily Aspirin use will not be effective in reducing risk for clots on the valve. Mechanical valves are durable and would last longer than 7-10 years. Monitoring of the radial pulse is not necessary after valve replacement.

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