A client diagnosed with cardiomyopathy is being discharged to home.What client statement indicates discharge teaching has been 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 the doctor to discuss implanting a cardiac defibrillator next week."

Question

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A) Evidence that discharge instruction is effective for a client with cardiomyopathy would be the statement "I will see the doctor to discuss implanting a cardiac defibrillator next week," as sudden cardiac death can occur with this medical diagnosis. The other client statements would indicate that discharge teaching was not effective and the client needs additional instruction and follow-up.
B) Evidence that discharge instruction is effective for a client with cardiomyopathy would be the statement "I will see the doctor to discuss implanting a cardiac defibrillator next week," as sudden cardiac death can occur with this medical diagnosis. The other client statements would indicate that discharge teaching was not effective and the client needs additional instruction and follow-up.
C) Evidence that discharge instruction is effective for a client with cardiomyopathy would be the statement "I will see the doctor to discuss implanting a cardiac defibrillator next week," as sudden cardiac death can occur with this medical diagnosis. The other client statements would indicate that discharge teaching was not effective and the client needs additional instruction and follow-up.
D) Evidence that discharge instruction is effective for a client with cardiomyopathy would be the statement "I will see the doctor to discuss implanting a cardiac defibrillator next week," as sudden cardiac death can occur with this medical diagnosis. The other client statements would indicate that discharge teaching was not effective and the client needs additional instruction and follow-up.

A Client Diagnosed with Cardiomyopathy Is Being Discharged to Home