A nurse has provided discharge teaching for an older adult patient who had a pacemaker implanted. Which statement by the patient indicates appropriate understanding of the device?
a. "The battery will need charging every 2 years or so."
b. "I'm supposed to call my doctor if my pulse is within 10 beats of my preset rate."
c. "My wife will have to be the one who makes the microwave popcorn."
d. "I'll take my pulse each morning before my first cup of coffee."
D
The radial pulse should be taken at the same time daily and recorded. The patient should notify the provider if the pulse is lower than the preset lower limit on the pacemaker. Battery life is longer than 2 years. Microwaves are safe to use.
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