An older adult client is diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy. Which clinical manifestations does the nurse anticipate during the physical assessment? Select all that apply
A) Fatigue
B) Lower extremity edema
C) Syncope
D) Dyspnea
E) Jugular vein distention
Answer: A, B, D, E
Clinical manifestations of dilated cardiomyopathy include fatigue, lower extremity edema, shortness of breath or dyspnea, and jugular vein distention. Disorders of the heart valve, arrhythmias, and blood clots may occur with disease progression. Syncope is not a manifestation of dilated cardiomyopathy.
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