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A patient with a sinus node dysfunction has a permanent pacemaker inserted. Before discharge, what should the nurse include when teaching the patient? a. Avoid cooking with microwave ovens. b. Avoid standing near antitheft devices in doorways. c. Use mild analgesics to control the chest spasms caused by the pacing current. d. Start lifting the arm above the shoulder right away to prevent a "frozen shoulder."

   A patient with a sinus node dysfunction has a permanent pacemaker inserted. Before discharge, what should the nurse include when teaching the patient?
a. Avoid cooking with microwave ovens.
b. Avoid standing near antitheft devices in doorways.
c. Use mild analgesics to control the chest spasms caused by the pacing current.
d. Start lifting the arm above the shoulder right away to prevent a "frozen shoulder."
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Study Guide for Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems
Study Guide for Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems
Sharon L. Lewis RN… 9th Edition
Chapter 36, Problem 23 ↓

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A permanent pacemaker is inserted to help regulate the heart rate in these patients. a. Avoid cooking with microwave ovens: This statement is not relevant to the patient's condition or the use of a pacemaker. It does not need to be included in the teaching. b.  Show more…

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A patient with a sinus node dysfunction has a permanent pacemaker inserted. Before discharge, what should the nurse include when teaching the patient? a. Avoid cooking with microwave ovens. b. Avoid standing near antitheft devices in doorways. c. Use mild analgesics to control the chest spasms caused by the pacing current. d. Start lifting the arm above the shoulder right away to prevent a "frozen shoulder."
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