While Waiting for Cardiac Transplantation,a Patient with Severe Cardiomyopathy Has

question 12

Multiple Choice

While waiting for cardiac transplantation,a patient with severe cardiomyopathy has a ventricular assist device (VAD) implanted.When planning care for this patient,the nurse should anticipate

• A) giving immunosuppressive medications.
• B) preparing the patient for a permanent VAD.
• C) teaching the patient the reason for complete bed rest.
• D) monitoring the surgical incision for signs of infection.

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