A Patient with a History of Myocardial Infarction Is Told

question 34

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of myocardial infarction is told he has stage C heart failure, and he wants to know what this means. The description provided will include:

• A) stage C means you are at risk for heart failure.
• B) stage C means your heart failure was due to coronary disease.
• C) staging is used to determine the severity of heart failure, and stage C means you are showing clinical signs of heart failure.
• D) stage C refers to your functional capacity and ability to do things with activity.

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Definitions:

Arbitration

A method of resolving disputes outside of court, where an impartial third party makes a decision that is binding on the parties.

Trust and Rely

The expectation and confidence in someone’s or something’s ability, truth, or reliability.

Move Forward Together

A collaborative approach where a group or team works collectively towards common goals or objectives, emphasizing unity and progress.

Measurable Objectives

Specific, quantifiable, achievable targets set during the planning phase to assess progress towards a goal.