The nurse is performing client teaching with a client who has just been diagnosed with cardiomyopathy
What instructions should the nurse provide a client with cardiomyopathy to avoid pulmonary complications that may compromise cardiopulmonary function? A) Stay within the level of exercise tolerance.
B) Receive yearly vaccinations.
C) Eat a diet high in sodium.
D) Keep appointments for medical follow-up.
B
Feedback:
The nurse should instruct the client to receive the pneumonia vaccine and yearly influenza vaccinations to avoid pulmonary complications that may compromise cardiopulmonary function. Staying within the level of exercise tolerance does not help to avoid pulmonary complications. Eating a diet high in sodium causes water retention and therefore makes the client at risk for pulmonary edema, pneumonia, etc. The client should keep appointments for medical follow-up to evaluate the status of the disease and symptom control.
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