A Patient with Severe Heart Failure Has a Ventricular Assist

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient with severe heart failure has a ventricular assist device (VAD) implanted.Which of the following should be included when developing the plan of care?

• A) Teaching the patient the reason for continuous bed rest
• B) Preparing the patient to have the VAD in place permanently
• C) Monitoring the surgical incision for signs of infection
• D) Administering immunosuppressive medications

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