A Client Asked the Nurse "Why Do I Need to Have

question 20

Multiple Choice

A client asked the nurse "Why do I need to have this transcutaneous pacemaker?" Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

• A)"It provides close monitoring by your healthcare provider."
• B)"It delivers impulses and transmissions to the myocardium."
• C)"It is for an emergency when you have an irregular rhythm."
• D)"It is for symptomatic bradycardia that is unresponsive to atropine."

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Definitions:

Restorative Theory

A theory suggesting that sleep is necessary for the body to repair and rejuvenate itself, supporting physical health and efficiency in daily functions.

REM Sleep

A sleep phase characterized by Rapid Eye Movement, during which vivid dreams commonly occur, and is considered important for emotional regulation and memory.

Impotence

A condition often referred to as erectile dysfunction, where a person is unable to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance.

Altered States

Conditions of consciousness that are significantly different from the normal waking state, such as those induced by drugs, meditation, or sleep deprivation.