When a client is hospitalized with dilated cardiomyopathy, the nurse would examine the client's record for the characteristic history of
A) long-term alcohol abuse.
B) previous streptococcal infection.
C) resistant hypertension.
D) uncontrolled diabetes.

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Risk of cardiomyopathy increases in clients who chronically ingest excessive amounts of alcohol (toxins). Other common causes are viral myocarditis, infections, metabolic problems, pregnancy, neuromuscular disorder, connective tissue disorders, and genetic predisposition. Some forms are idiopathic.

When a Client Is Hospitalized with Dilated Cardiomyopathy, the Nurse