A patient has been scheduled for cardioversion for treating a tachyarrhythmia that has not responded appreciably to pharmacologic treatment. In anticipation of this procedure, what patient education should the nurse provide?
A) "You'll likely need to stop taking your anticoagulant medication for a few days before the procedure."
B) "You can expect a significant amount of pain in the hours following the procedure, but we will do our best to treat this."
C) "You'll be put under general anesthetic for your cardioversion, so you won't be able to remember the procedure."
D) "Your health care provider will likely ask you to alter your normal medication routine before the procedure, so be sure to follow those instructions closely."
D
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