A nurse is providing care for a client experiencing obstructive shock. Which of the following diagnoses should the nurse expect?

A. Consume foods high in potassium: Potassium deficiency can contribute to certain health issues, but it is not directly linked to hearing loss. However, maintaining a balanced diet rich in nutrients, including potassium, is important for overall health.

B. Increase oral intake of water: Hydration is essential for overall health, but increasing oral intake of water is not specifically associated with decreasing the risk of hearing loss. While staying hydrated is beneficial for various bodily functions, including maintaining proper ear function, it is not a direct preventive measure for hearing loss.

C. Avoid smoking tobacco products: Smoking tobacco products is a significant risk factor for developing hearing loss. Smoking can damage blood vessels and reduce blood flow to the inner ear, leading to hearing impairment. Therefore, advising clients to avoid smoking or quit smoking is an important lifestyle modification to decrease the risk of hearing loss.

D. Limit alcohol to two drinks daily: Excessive alcohol consumption can have detrimental effects on hearing health, including increasing the risk of hearing loss and vestibular dysfunction. Therefore, limiting alcohol intake is recommended to reduce the risk of developing hearing-related problems.

A. Pericardiocentesis: Pericardiocentesis is a procedure used to drain fluid from the pericardial sac, typically performed in cases of pericardial effusion or cardiac tamponade. It is not indicated for the treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), which involves structural abnormalities of the heart muscle rather than pericardial fluid accumulation.

B. Septal myectomy: Septal myectomy is a surgical procedure performed to treat hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM), a subtype of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy characterized by thickening of the interventricular septum and dynamic left ventricular outflow tract obstruction. Septal myectomy involves the surgical removal of a portion of the hypertrophied septum to relieve left ventricular outflow tract obstruction and improve symptoms.

C. Pericardial window: A pericardial window is a surgical procedure used to create a communication between the pericardial sac and the pleural space, typically performed in cases of recurrent pericardial effusion or tamponade to prevent fluid re-accumulation. It is not indicated for the treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

D. Synchronized electrical cardioversion: Synchronized electrical cardioversion is a procedure used to restore normal sinus rhythm in patients with certain types of cardiac arrhythmias, such as atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter. It is not typically indicated for the treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, although patients with HCM may develop arrhythmias as a complication.