1. The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient who has had a mechanical valve replacement.
What should be included regarding safety during warfarin (Coumadin) therapy?
1. Wear medial alert identification.
2. Use a
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1. The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient who has had a mechanical valve replacement.
What should be included regarding safety during warfarin (Coumadin) therapy?
1. Wear medial alert identification.
2. Use a straight razor when shaving.
3. Keep yearly blood test appointments.
4. Increase intake of green leafy vegetables.
ANS: 1
Chapter: Chapter 23. Nursing Care of Patients With Valvular, Inflammatory, and Infectious
Cardiac or Venous Disorders
Objective: 3. Identify postoperative complications that can occur following any type of
cardiac valve replacement.
Page: 375
Heading: Nursing Diagnoses, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
Client Need: SECE—Safety and Infection Control
Cognitive Level: Application (Applying)
Concept: Safety
Difficulty: Moderate
Feedback
1 If the patient is on anticoagulants for mechanical valve replacement, medical
identification should be used.
2 Avoid a straight razor to avoid cuts and bleeding.
3 Monthly blood tests are done.
4 A steady (rather than fluctuating) amount of green leafy vegetables should be
eaten so that international normalized ratio (INR) values do not fluctuate due to
the vitamin K found in these foods.
PTS: 1 CON: Safety
2. The nurse is caring for a group of patients on the cardiac unit. Which patient is at highest
risk for mitral valve prolapse?
1. A 12-year-old male
2. An 18-year-old female
3. A 25-year-old male
4. A 40-year-old female
ANS: 2
Chapter: Chapter 23. Nursing Care of Patients With Valvular, Inflammatory, and Infectious
Cardiac or Venous Disorders
Objective: 1. Explain the pathophysiology, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests,
therapeutic measures, and nursing care for each of the valvular disorders.
Page: 375
Heading: Pathophysiology and Etiology
Integrated Process: Clinical Problem-Solving Process (Nursing Process)
Client Need: PHYS—Reduction of Risk Potential
Cognitive Level: Analysis (Analyzing)
Concept: Perfusion
Difficulty: Moderate
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