A patient has been diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy. The nurse would provide which instruction?
1. "It will be necessary for you to rest more and to limit exercise."
2. "In some cases, this condition is treated with a surgical procedure to place a dual-chamber pacemaker."
3. "You will need to take calcium channel blockers exactly as prescribed for the rest of your life."
4. "A common treatment for your condition is the implantation of a cardioverter-defibrillator."
Answer: 4
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