The patient has recently had a mitral valve replacement.To prevent excess serosanguineous fluid buildup,which of the following does the nurse anticipate will be included in care?
A) Increased oxygen therapy
B) Frequent chest physiotherapy
C) Incentive spirometry on a regularly scheduled basis
D) Chest tube placement in the thoracic cavity

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Chest tube placement is commonly used to prevent or manage fluid buildup after cardiac surgeries, such as mitral valve replacement, by draining excess serosanguineous fluid from the thoracic cavity.

The Patient Has Recently Had a Mitral Valve Replacement