Question # 24

A patient with severe mitral stenosis is scheduled for percutaneous balloon mitral valvuloplasty. Pre-procedure nursing priorities include:

Options:

A.

Ensuring informed consent, reviewing anticoagulation status, and assessing for left-atrial thrombus risk

B.

Encouraging a high-sodium meal

C.

Omitting all cardiac monitoring

D.

Administering a thrombolytic agent routinely

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