Practice Question
A nurse is teaching a client who is postoperative following the insertion of a permanent pacemaker. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
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Correct Answer:
Do not wear tight clothing over the insertion area
Rationale:
🟡 Do not wear tight clothing over the insertion area – prevents pressure and irritation at the site.
🟡 Count your pulse for 1 min each morning – to detect pacemaker malfunction (bradycardia, loss of capture).
🟡 Request to be scanned with a handheld metal detector – safer than arch scanners; prolonged exposure to full-body scanners can affect function.
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Adult Health
- Answer Choices: 5