Identify the discharge instructions by the nurse that best help prevent potential complications related to the pacemaker for a 65-year-old man who received an implanted ventricular demand pacemaker for treatment of a complete AV block secondary to an
anterior myocardial infarction.
a. Avoid all activities that require raising your arms over your head.
b. When a microwave oven is in use, stay out of the room.
c. You will not be able to fly because the airport metal detectors will disrupt the pacemaker function.
d. Inform you dentist that you have the de-vice.
D
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