When caring for a pregnant woman with suspected cardiomyopathy, the nurse must be alert for signs and symptoms of cardiac decompensation, which include
a. A regular heart rate and hypertension
b. An increased urinary output, tachycardia, and dry cough
c. Shortness of breath, bradycardia, and hypertension
d. Dyspnea; crackles; and an irregular, weak pulse
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A These symptoms are not generally associated with cardiac decompensation.
B Of these symptoms, only tachycardia is indicative of cardiac decompensation.
C Of these symptoms, only dyspnea is indicative of cardiac decompensation.
D Signs of cardiac decompensation include dyspnea; crackles; an irregular, weak,
rapid pulse; rapid respirations; a moist, frequent cough; generalized edema;
increasing fatigue; and cyanosis of the lips and nail beds.
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