A patient is 2 days postoperative after having a permanent pacemaker inserted. The nurse observes that the patient is having continuous hiccups as the patient states, "I thought this was normal." What does the nurse understand is occurring with this patient?
a) Lead wire dislodgement
b) Faulty generator
c) Fracture of the lead wire
d) Sensitivity is too low
Answer: a) Lead wire dislodgement
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