Which common assessment question does the nurse use when admitting all clients that helps to screen for cardiomyopathy?
A) What brought you to the emergency department today?
B) Have you ever had a close family member die unexpectedly?
C) When was the last time you had any nausea or heartburn?
D) Did you have any common childhood diseases?
B
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Having a client's close family member die unexpectedly can indicate cardiomyopathy. Many individuals with cardiomyopathy are asymptomatic with the disorder not discovered until the affected person becomes acutely ill or dies.
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