The Nurse Is Providing Discharge Instructions for a Client with an Implantable

question 26

Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) .What statement by the client indicates a good understanding of the instructions?

• A) "I should wear a snug-fitting shirt over the ICD."
• B) "I will avoid sources of strong electromagnetic fields."
• C) "I can't perform activities that increase my heart rate."
• D) "Now I can discontinue my antidysrhythmic medication."

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Definitions:

Serosa

A smooth membrane consisting of mesothelial cells, covering the exterior of abdominal organs and lining the cavity they reside in.

Submucosa

The layer of dense irregular connective tissue or fibrous connective tissue beneath the mucosa layer, supporting it and connecting it to other tissues.

Parietal Cells

Cells in the lining of the stomach that produce hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor, crucial for digestion and B12 absorption.

Serous Cells

Gland cells that produce a watery, protein-rich fluid, playing key roles in lubrication and protection in various organs and cavities of the body.