A 20-year-old competitive swimmer was recently admitted to the CCU and diagnosed with myocarditis. The nurse is counseling the patient and her family regarding what this diagnosis means. What should the nurse mention? Select all that apply
A) Corticosteroids are effective in changing the clinical course of this disease.
B) Immunosuppressive agents are effective in changing the clinical course of this disease.
C) Some cases of myocarditis resolve without further sequelae.
D) The patient will need to withdraw from training and competition for at least 6 months.
E) The disease is potentially lethal and often has no cure.
F) The disease may require heart transplantation.
C, D, E, F
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A) Ask one family member to assist with the patient's bath. B) Encourage family members to stay longer at each visit. C) Focus nursing efforts on the patient's legal next of kin. D) Ask the family to complete the Critical Care Family Needs Inventory.
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1. Right ventricle 2. Anterior aspect of the left ventricle 3. The septum 4. The lateral wall of the left ventricle
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false