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

question 17

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 education about care of patients with ICDs?

• A) The nurse assists the patient to do active range of motion exercises for all extremities.
• B) The nurse assists the patient to fill out the application for obtaining a Medic Alert ID.
• C) The nurse gives amiodarone (Cordarone) to the patient without first consulting with the health care provider.
• D) The nurse teaches the patient that sexual activity usually can be resumed once the surgical incision is healed.

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