A patient who requires a valve replacement says, "The surgeon wants to use a mechanical valve, but I think I would rather have a human valve." What information should the nurse provide?. Select all that apply.
A) Human valves are not used for valve replacements.
B) Cadaver valves are more durable than mechanical valves.
C) Human valves are very expensive.
D) Anticoagulation is rarely needed with human valve transplant.
E) The patient should talk with the surgeon about the use of allograft valves.
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