Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
The nurse is obtaining a health history from a 24-year-old patient with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Which information obtained by the nurse is most important in planning care?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
A family history of sudden cardiac death indicates a high risk for similar outcomes in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, critical for care planning. Infections, CAD, and past cocaine use are less directly relevant.