The nurse is providing care for a patient who received surgical intervention for mitral valve prolapse. The patient is taking Persantine (dipyridamole) 75 mg po TID. The nurse recognizes the medication is effective by which of the following patient outcomes?
A) Patient reports chest pain is less after receiving the medication.
B) Patient remains free from deep vein thrombosis throughout hospital stay.
C) Patient's heart rhythm is regular without ectopic beats for 48 hr postprocedure.
D) Patient's lung sounds remain clear without evidence of fluid overload throughout hospital stay.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Persantine (dipyridamole) is an antiplatelet medication that can reduce the risk of blood clots forming, particularly in patients who have undergone heart valve surgery. It does not directly impact chest pain, heart rhythm, or fluid overload. Therefore, the most appropriate outcome to assess the effectiveness of Persantine is whether the patient remains free from deep vein thrombosis throughout their hospital stay.

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