Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
The male client states to the nurse, ÔÇ£IÔÇÖve recovered after having my new artificial heart valve inserted. Now I want to have a vasectomy so I donÔÇÖt get my wife pregnant.ÔÇØ What is the nurseÔÇÖs best response?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The surgeon should be aware of the artificial heart valve because antibiotics are required prior to invasive procedures to prevent complications such as endocarditis. The client is also taking an anticoagulant and would be at risk for bleeding. Other responses are incorrect or irrelevant.