Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
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The nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching for a client who had aortic valve replacement with a mechanical heart valve. Which statement by the client indicates that teaching has been effective?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Mechanical prosthetic valves are more durable than biological valves but require long-term anticoagulation therapy due to the increased risk of thromboembolism. The client should be taught ways to reduce the risk of bleeding.