Implantation of a pacemaker is most likely to benefit a client with which of the following cardiomyopathies?
A) Myocarditis
B) Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
C) Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)
D) Primary restrictive cardiomyopathy
Ans: C
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Arrhythmias and dysrhythmias are characteristic of DCM, often requiring the use of an implanted pacemaker or an implantable cardioverter–defibrillator. Implanted pacemakers are not noted to be among the common treatments for myocarditis, Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or primary restrictive cardiomyopathy.
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