The nurse is caring for a client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Based on this diagnosis, which class of medications does the nurse anticipate being prescribed?
A)Digoxin
B)Vasodilators
C)Nitrates
D)Beta blockers

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A)Beta blockers may be prescribed to relax the heart, stabilize the rhythm, and slow the heart's pumping action in clients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Digoxin is contraindicated for the client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Vasodilators and nitrates are not used to treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
B)Beta blockers may be prescribed to relax the heart, stabilize the rhythm, and slow the heart's pumping action in clients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Digoxin is contraindicated for the client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Vasodilators and nitrates are not used to treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
C)Beta blockers may be prescribed to relax the heart, stabilize the rhythm, and slow the heart's pumping action in clients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Digoxin is contraindicated for the client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Vasodilators and nitrates are not used to treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
D)Beta blockers may be prescribed to relax the heart, stabilize the rhythm, and slow the heart's pumping action in clients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Digoxin is contraindicated for the client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Vasodilators and nitrates are not used to treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy