Which Information Will the Nurse Include When Teaching a Patient

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which information will the nurse include when teaching a patient who is scheduled for a radiofrequency catheter ablation for treatment of atrial flutter?

• A) The procedure will prevent or minimize the risk for sudden cardiac death.
• B) The procedure will use cold therapy to stop the formation of the flutter waves.
• C) The procedure will use electrical energy to destroy areas of the conduction system.
• D) The procedure will stimulate the growth of new conduction pathways between the atria.

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Definitions:

Antibodies

Protein molecules produced by the immune system in response to antigens, which they specifically bind to neutralize or destroy.

Erythrocytes

Red blood cells, which carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and return carbon dioxide for exhalation.

Leukocytes

White blood cells that are part of the body's immune system, helping to fight infection and other diseases.

Hematocrit

The proportion of blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells, a key indicator of blood oxygen-carrying capacity.