ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 1 2024 Questions
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A nurse is teaching a client who has dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) about this condition.Which of the following statements by the nurse should be included in the teaching?
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Rationale: Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is characterized by the dilation or enlargement of the ventricles, resulting in weakened myocardial contraction and impaired systolic function. The statement about excessive stretching of the ventricles accurately describes the pathophysiological basis of DCM.
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