When Caring for a Pregnant Woman with Suspected Cardiomyopathy,the Nurse

question 30

Multiple Choice

When caring for a pregnant woman with suspected cardiomyopathy,the nurse must be alert for signs and symptoms of cardiac decompensation,which include

• A) A regular heart rate and hypertension
• B) An increased urinary output, tachycardia, and dry cough
• C) Shortness of breath, bradycardia, and hypertension
• D) Dyspnea; crackles; and an irregular, weak pulse