Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching a client who has restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM). Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the client teaching to explain the cause of RCM?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
B. Restrictive cardiomyopathy is characterized by stiffening (fibrosis) of the ventricular walls, impairing the heart's ability to fill properly during diastole, which restricts blood flow.