A Patient Dying of Heart Failure Has Changed His Choice

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient dying of heart failure has changed his choice about his end-of-life treatment measures several times.He says,"I just can't make up my mind about it." Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this patient?

• A) Deficient Knowledge
• B) Spiritual Distress
• C) Decisional Conflict
• D) Death Anxiety

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Definitions:

Isoelectric Line

The baseline of an electrocardiogram (ECG) where there is no electrical activity in the heart, representing the time between heartbeats.

Electrical Activity

Movements of electrons or ions that produce currents and voltages in biological systems, crucial for nerve and muscle function.

ECG

An electrocardiogram, a diagnostic tool that records the electrical activity of the heart to check for different heart conditions.

Q-T Interval

A measurement on an electrocardiogram (ECG) that represents the time between the start of the Q wave and the end of the T wave, indicating the time taken for ventricular depolarization and repolarization.