The client has experienced a myocardial infarction with damage to the inferior portion of the heart.Due to this history,the nurse monitors the client for the development of rhythm disturbances that are most directly based upon which factor?
A)The resultant change in blood sugar
B)Electrolyte disturbances from tissue damage
C)The automaticity of cardiac cells
D)Decreased blood flow to the liver

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Rhythm disturbances in a client with myocardial infarction and damage to inferior portion of the heart are most directly based upon the automaticity of cardiac cells. The damaged cells may initiate electrical impulses that are different from the normal conduction pathway, leading to rhythm disturbances such as premature ventricular contractions or ventricular tachycardia. Electrolyte imbalances may contribute to these rhythm disturbances, but they are not the most direct factor. Blood sugar levels and blood flow to the liver are not directly related to rhythm disturbances.

The Client Has Experienced a Myocardial Infarction with Damage to the Inferior