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concept of nursing 1
Crdiomyopathy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A nurse is assessing a patient who has been diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (CMP). Which is the primary defect in cardiac function? | Thickened ventricular walls |
| A nurse is caring for a patient with dilated cardiomyopathy. Which common symptoms might the nurse encounter? | -Fatigue -Anorexia -Dyspnea at rest -Blood clot formation -Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea |
| A patient with myocardial fibrosis reports fatigue, exercise intolerance, and dyspnea. The nurse notes 3+ lower extremity edema and jugular venous distention. Which type of cardiomyopathy commonly presents with these symptoms? | Restrictive cardiomyopathy |
| The nurse is caring for a patient with cardiomyopathy related to chronic sarcoidosis. The patient reports fatigue and shortness of breath. The nurse notes dry mucous membranes and poor skin turgor. Which nursing action is the priority? | Administer intravenous (IV) normal saline solution at a rate of 75 mL/hr. |
| A community health nurse presents information on management of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy to a group. The nurse should include which information in the presentation? | -Amiodarone -Echocardiogram -β-Adrenergic blockers -Atrioventricular pacing -Percutaneous transluminal septal myocardial ablation |
| The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with alcohol-related cardiomyopathy. The patient reports crushing chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue. Which provider order would the nurse implement first? | Administer nitroglycerin sublingually. |
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