Which Action Will the Nurse Include in the Plan of Care

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient who was admitted with syncopal episodes of unknown origin?

• A) Instruct the patient to call for assistance before getting out of bed.
• B) Explain the association between various dysrhythmias and syncope.
• C) Educate the patient about the need to avoid caffeine and other stimulants.
• D) Tell the patient about the benefits of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators.

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Definitions:

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