An 88-Year-Old Patient with Heart Failure Has Progressed to Stage

question 16

Multiple Choice

An 88-year-old patient with heart failure has progressed to Stage D and is hospitalized for the third time in a month. The nurse will expect to discuss which topic with the patient's family?

• A) Antidysrhythmic medications
• B) End-of-life care
• C) Heart transplantation
• D) Implantable mechanical assist devices

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