The nurse is providing care to a client who has signs of pacemaker failure. Which will the nurse document for pacemaker failure? Select all that apply.
A. Bradycardia
B. Bradypnea
C. Decreased urine output
D. Increased blood pressure
E. Increase in temperature
Answer:
A. Bradycardia
C. Decreased urine output
Explanation: A decrease in cardiac output causes a decrease in urine output (CO = HR × SV).
The pacemaker functions to keep the heart rate above 60 beats/min. Bradycardia is less than 60 beats/min (CO = HR × SV).
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