A 60-year-old female has survived a myocardial infarction.The nurse is providing care for impaired ventricular function because:
A) there is a temporary alteration in electrolyte balance.
B) there is too much stress on the heart.
C) the cells become hypertrophic.
D) the resulting ischemia leads to hypoxic injury and myocardial cell death.

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The myocardial infarction causes ischemia, leading to hypoxic injury and death of myocardial cells, impairing ventricular function.

A 60-Year-Old Female Has Survived a Myocardial Infarction