A nurse is educating a client who has a new prescription for captopril. Which of the following statements by the client demonstrates an understanding of the teaching of this medication?

Rationale:

A. A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) is a specialized echocardiographic procedure that provides detailed images of the heart, including the atria and ventricles. It is particularly useful for detecting ventricular thrombi (blood clots) that may not be visualized as well with transthoracic echocardiography.

B. While an echocardiogram can provide information about heart function, including conduction problems, a TEE is not typically used specifically for this purpose.

C. Exercise tolerance is typically assessed through exercise stress testing or other exercise- related procedures, not with a TEE.

D. Blood flow to the distal extremities is not directly assessed with a TEE. This procedure primarily focuses on evaluating cardiac structure and function.

Rationale:

A. Ejection fraction is typically assessed using echocardiography or other imaging modalities, not electrocardiography.

B. Visualizing the flow of blood within the heart is typically done using imaging modalities such as echocardiography or cardiac catheterization, not electrocardiography.

C. The client's position during an electrocardiogram is usually supine, not specifically on the left side.

D. Electrocardiography is primarily used to detect abnormal rhythms of the heart, such as atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, or heart block.