A Client Scheduled for a Catheter Ablation to Treat Atrial

question 231

Multiple Choice

A client scheduled for a catheter ablation to treat atrial fibrillation says, "I am not sure about this procedure. Can they just treat me with medicine?" Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

• A) "Many people do take drugs for atrial fibrillation. Your case must be different."
• B) "Catheter ablation has fewer long-term adverse effects than drug therapy."
• C) "Most of the medications used for atrial fibrillation have been taken off the market."
• D) "Atrial fibrillation is too dangerous to be treated with medications alone."

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