A Patient Is Scheduled for Surgery to Implant a Cardioverter-Defibrillator

question 30

Multiple Choice

A patient is scheduled for surgery to implant a cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) . What should the nurse expect to see documented in the patient's medical record?

• A) Documented episodes of bigeminy
• B) Permanent pacemaker failing to pace
• C) History of episodes of ventricular fibrillation
• D) Malfunctioning lead on an external temporary pacemaker

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