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BCEN CEN Practice Question

An emergency nurse is providing discharge instructions to a patient with a history of a prosthetic aortic valve replacement who was treated for an unrelated condition. The patient states, "I have a dental cleaning scheduled for next week." Which instruction is most important for the nurse to provide?

  • Ensure you take an extra dose of your anticoagulant before the dental cleaning to prevent blood clots.

  • Check your blood pressure before and after the dental procedure and report any significant changes.

  • Inform the dentist about your heart condition, as you will likely need prophylactic antibiotics before the procedure.

  • It is safe to proceed with the dental cleaning without any special precautions.

BCEN CEN
Cardiovascular Emergencies
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