Which Intervention by a New Nurse Who Is Caring for a Patient

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which intervention by a new nurse who is caring for a patient who has just had an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) inserted indicates a need for more teaching about the care of patients with ICDs?

• A)The nurse administers amiodarone (Cordarone) to the patient.
• B)The nurse helps the patient fill out the application for obtaining a Medic Alert device.
• C)The nurse encourages the patient to do active range of motion exercises for all extremities.
• D)The nurse teaches the patient that sexual activity can be resumed when the incision is healed.

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