A community health nurse is providing education to a group of adults regarding myocardial infarction (MI). When discussing ways to decrease the number of MI-related deaths, which statement by the nurse is inappropriate?
A) "It is important to learn how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques."
B) "Be sure to take a baby aspirin every day to help prevent an MI."
C) "Increase your knowledge of cardiac health and cardiac-related disease."
D) "Seek immediate medical attention when you suspect an MI."
Answer: B
When educating clients regarding ways to decrease the number of MI-related deaths, the nurse will stress the importance of prevention. Learning about cardiac health and cardiac disease, as well as learning CPR, is appropriate. Clients should be taught to seek immediate medical attention when they suspect an MI. However, instructing all clients to take a baby aspirin every day to help prevent an MI is inappropriate, as not all clients should take this medication.
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