A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Which of the following statements by the nurse should be included in the teaching?

"Your heart condition is caused from stiffening of the walls of the ventricles."

"Your heart condition is caused by excessive stretching of the ventricles."

"Your heart condition is caused when the ventricular tissue becomes fibrous and fatty."

"Your heart condition is caused by thickening of the ventricular walls and septum."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. "Your heart condition is caused from stiffening of the walls of the ventricles." Stiffening of the ventricular walls describes restrictive cardiomyopathy, not DCM.

B. "Your heart condition is caused by excessive stretching of the ventricles." DCM involves excessive stretching and thinning of the ventricular walls, leading to impaired contraction.

C. "Your heart condition is caused when the ventricular tissue becomes fibrous and fatty." This describes arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia, not DCM.

D. "Your heart condition is caused by thickening of the ventricular walls and septum." This describes hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, not DCM.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Cerebral blood flow. MAP is crucial for maintaining adequate cerebral perfusion pressure, ensuring enough blood flow to the brain.

B. The client's intake and output needs. MAP does not directly influence intake and output needs; it is more directly related to blood flow and tissue perfusion.

C. Regulation of blood pressure. MAP is a measure of average blood pressure but not a regulator of it.

D. Resorption of cerebrospinal fluid. CSF resorption is not directly influenced by MAP; it’s regulated by intracranial pressure and other factors.

A. Enriched cereal in whole milk B. Turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread, green beans, and banana C. Pork sausage and baked beans D. Hamburger, steak fries, and an orange

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Enriched cereal in whole milk. Whole milk is high in saturated fats, which the DASH diet aims to limit.

B. Turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread, green beans, and banana. This meal is balanced, low in saturated fats, high in fiber, and aligns well with the DASH diet principles. (Correct Answer)

C. Pork sausage and baked beans. Pork sausage is high in saturated fats and sodium, which should be limited in the DASH diet.

D. Hamburger, steak fries, and an orange. While the orange is DASH-friendly, the hamburger and fries are high in fats and sodium.

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