You are training a new grad nurse to the unit. Today, you have a client with cardiomyopathy
a. Explain the difference between the three types of cardiomyopathy.
b. Which is the most common type? What are the signs and symptoms?
c. What medical management is recommended?
Students' answers should include the following:
a. Discussion should be centered on the clinical signs and symptoms of the three types, how they are caused, treated, and what prognosis is for the client.
b. Discussion should be on what causes this particular one and what the client experiences.
c. Medical management should discuss options for all three types of cardiomyopathy and the specific client, use of antihypertensives, glycosides, diuretics, anticoagulants, and other drugs that might be indicated.
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