The Nurse Would Explain to a Client Who Has a Demand

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse would explain to a client who has a demand pacemaker in place that this pacemaker functions by

• A) demanding the heart to contract at a preset rate.
• B) firing after the SA node has started the cycle.
• C) firing if the heart's electrical activity drops below a preset rate.
• D) stimulating the SA node to fire.

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