A Patient Admitted with Acute Dyspnea Is Diagnosed with Dilated

A patient admitted with acute dyspnea is diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy. Which information will the nurse include when teaching the patient about management of this disorder?

A) Elevating the legs above the heart will help relieve angina.
B) No more than two alcoholic drinks daily are recommended.
C) Careful compliance with diet and medications will prevent heart failure.
D) Notify the doctor about any symptoms of heart failure such as shortness of breath.

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