You Are Caring for a Client Who Is Scheduled to Have

question 14

Multiple Choice

You are caring for a client who is scheduled to have an automatic implanted cardioverter defibrillator (AICD) implanted. Which clients are candidates for AICD implantation? Select all that apply.

• A) Clients who have experienced recurrent episodes of ventricular tachycardia.
• B) Clients who have survived at least one episode of cardiac arrest from a ventricular dysrhythmia.
• C) Clients who have had a Maze procedure that has been unsuccessful.
• D) Clients who are at risk for sudden cardiac death due to structural heart disease.
• E) Clients who have recurrent episodes of ventricular bradycardia.

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