cardiomyopathy Flashcards
a young athlete collapsed and died due to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. the parents ask the nurse how it is possible that their child had no symptoms of this disorder before experiencing sudden cardiac death. the nurse responds with which of the following
exercise causes the heart to contract more forefully, and can lead to changes in the heart’s rhythm or outflow of blood
a client present to the ED with symptoms of orthopnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, peripheral edema and ascities. the physician suspects cardiomyopathy. which of the following types of myopathy does the nurse suspect this client is experiencing
dilated cardiomyopathy
a 17y.o. client diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is about to be discharged from the hospital. the nurse provides the client and parent with teaching on which of the following as a priority topic
strenuous physical exertion is restricted
the nurse is planning care for a client with cardiomyopathy and selects which of the following nursing diagnoses for the client
anticipatory grieving
fear
a client with dilated cardiomyopathy has made the decision to undergo heart transplant. the client is concerned that severe ventricular dysrhythmias will affect the chances of surviving until a heart becomes available. the nurse responds that he physicain will support survival to transplant with
implantation of a ventricular assistive device
the nurse is teaching a client about to be discharged after undergoing detoxification from chronic alcohol abuse. the client asks the nurse about complications or risk for any heart problems related to alcoholism. the nurse teaches he client that which of the following heart diseases is possible for the alcoholic client
dilated cardiomyopathy, reversible
the nurse is discussing with the parents of a young client who has been diagnosed with end stage cardiomyopathy. the parents ask the nurse if it is helpful for family members and the client if the family is allowed to be present during resuscitation efforts. the nurse responds with which of the following
the family presence is a means of preserving wholeness and integrity of the family unit
the nurse determines that a goal for the client with cardiomyopathy has been met when the client states which of the following
i am afraid to die and would like to talk about it with my pastor
