A Patient with Cardiomyopathy Is Scheduled for a Biventricular Implantable

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient with cardiomyopathy is scheduled for a biventricular implantable cardioverter defibrillator. What should the nurse include when teaching the patient about this device? Select all that apply.

• A)Part of the thickened overgrown septum is removed.
• B)A pacer wire is placed in the right and left ventricles.
• C)A small part of the thickened heart muscle is destroyed.
• D)The automatic defibrillator will deliver a shock if necessary.
• E)The automatic defibrillator monitors the heart for dysrhythmias.

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