A Patient with Heart Failure Is Scheduled for an Echocardiogram

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient with heart failure is scheduled for an echocardiogram. When should the nurse expect to schedule a cardiac catheterization for this patient?

• A) When the etiology of heart failure cannot be determined through noninvasive testing
• B) Immediately after the echocardiogram is completed
• C) After medication therapy and nonpharmacological measures are implemented
• D) Before starting cardiac medications

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Definitions:

Narrative Therapists

Mental health professionals who use narrative therapy, focusing on the stories people construct and tell about their lives as a means to address problems.

Narrative Therapist

A mental health professional who uses narrative therapy, focusing on helping individuals reframe and reinterpret their life stories in a more positive light.

Text Of Their Lives

A metaphorical expression indicating that individuals’ experiences and narratives are like texts that can be read, understood, and interpreted.

Narrative Empathy

The process of feeling and understanding the emotions and experiences of characters within a narrative, facilitating a deeper engagement with the story.