The nurse caring for a patient with a temporary transvenous pacemaker will include which intervention?
a. Informing the patient that they may expe-rience uncomfortable muscle contractions as current passes through the chest
b. Leaving the wires exposed for easy as-sessment
c. Using an electric razor with caution
d. Leaving the controls of the bed in easy reach
A
It is important that the patient understands the uncomfortable muscle contractions are normal. These patients should not be exposed to any electric devices, including the electric bed.
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