Open commissurotomy of the mitral valve,which is performed for mitral stenosis,is the separation of fused,adherent leaflets of the mitral valve.Select two nursing actions that are relevant to the patient with open commissurotomy.

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Because there is a possibility that the valve may have to be replaced,instruments (and prostheses)for replacement as well as repairs must be available.TEE is used to establish a cardiac functional baseline and to confirm efficacy of the repair both after the crossclamp is removed and the heart resumes beating and after the bypass is discontinued.

Open Commissurotomy of the Mitral Valve,which Is Performed for Mitral