After an Acute Myocardial Infarction of the Left Ventricle, a Patient

question 9

Multiple Choice

After an acute myocardial infarction of the left ventricle, a patient has irreversible cellular necrosis of the myocardium.The nurse planning care determines that which of the following nursing diagnoses would be the highest priority at this time?

• A)Decreased Cardiac Output
• B)Activity Intolerance
• C)Infection, risk for
• D)Ineffective Breathing Pattern

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Definitions:

Condition-Controlled

A loop that executes as long as a specific condition remains true.

Sentinel-controlled

Describes a loop or sequence that continues execution until a sentinel value is encountered.

Condition-controlled Loop

A loop that continues execution as long as a specified condition remains true.

Terminate the Loop

Refers to ending the execution of a loop before its natural conclusion, often through a break statement.