The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient with premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) and is being discharged. Which lifestyle recommendation should be the most important for the nurse to include?
a. "It is important for you to drink decaffeinated beverages."
b. "You should increase the amount of exercise you do each day."
c. "It is important for you to reduce the amount of fat in your diet."
d. "Weight gain and fluid retention are likely causing your abnormal heart rhythm."
ANS: A
The ingestion of caffeine is a common cause of PVCs. The patient should be instructed to avoid caffeine. B. C. D. Exercise, dietary fat, body weight, and fluid level are not identified as causes for PVCs.
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