The nurse is providing teaching to a client diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. What statement made by the client indicates the discharge teaching was effective?
A)"I will exercise as much as possible, regardless of feeling weak and short of breath."
B)"My pants getting tight around the waist means I'm eating too much and should cut back on food."
C)"I will eat foods containing sodium only if drinking water with them."
D)"I will see my cardiologist next week to discuss implanting a pacemaker."

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A)Pacemakers are needed in some clients with cardiomyopathy to prevent sudden cardiac death. The client should discuss the need for a pacemaker with his cardiologist. The other client statements indicate that discharge teaching was not effective and the client needs additional instruction and follow-up.
B)Pacemakers are needed in some clients with cardiomyopathy to prevent sudden cardiac death. The client should discuss the need for a pacemaker with his cardiologist. The other client statements indicate that discharge teaching was not effective and the client needs additional instruction and follow-up.
C)Pacemakers are needed in some clients with cardiomyopathy to prevent sudden cardiac death. The client should discuss the need for a pacemaker with his cardiologist. The other client statements indicate that discharge teaching was not effective and the client needs additional instruction and follow-up.
D)Pacemakers are needed in some clients with cardiomyopathy to prevent sudden cardiac death. The client should discuss the need for a pacemaker with his cardiologist. The other client statements indicate that discharge teaching was not effective and the client needs additional instruction and follow-up.

The Nurse Is Providing Teaching to a Client Diagnosed with Cardiomyopathy