A client has had a pacemaker inserted and is ready for discharge. The nurse is providing education about pacemaker safety. Which of the following are items that the nurse will be sure to address?
a) Avoid large magnetic fields.
b) Sit at least 12 feet from television sets.
c) Carry a card identifying yourself as a pacemaker recipient.
d) Monitor your pulse once a month.
e) Do not spend time near a microwave oven.
Answer:
c) Carry a card identifying yourself as a pacemaker recipient.
a) Avoid large magnetic fields.
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