Question

The nurse is teaching a patient about self-management to prevent dysrhythmias caused by premature beats and ectopic rhythms. Which statement made by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

Answer 1

Answer:

"I have to drink coffee twice daily and other energy drinks to stay active."

Explanation:

A premature ventricular beat represents an extra heartbeat. When the heart happens a little pause before the next beat and the impression that your heart has missed a beat. On the other hand an ectopic heartbeat refers to an irregular heartbeat and rhythm characterized by skipped or extra beats. It's a slight variation on what would be an otherwise normal heartbeat.  Both of these conditions may present a danger to an individual, so measures must be taken to prevent these conditions and to make individuals more secure.

Coffee and energy drinks in general, because of their substance, can accelerate the heart rate of anyone's heart. For this reason, it is not recommended that people drink extreme amounts of these drinks as a way to prevent heart problems, on the contrary, people should avoid drinking these drinks or drinking them in small quantities.