When planning the care of a patient with an implanted pacemaker, what assessment should the nurse prioritize?
A) Core body temperature
B) Heart rate and rhythm
C) Blood pressure
D) Oxygen saturation level
Ans: B
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For patients with pacemakers, close monitoring of the heart rate and rhythm is a priority, even though each of the other listed vital signs must be assessed.
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