The nurse is caring for a client who had a permanent pacemaker surgically placed yesterday and is now ready for discharge. Which statement made by the client indicates the need for more education.
a) "I will call the doctor if my incision becomes swollen and red."
b) "I will check my pulse every day and report to the doctor if the rate is below the pacemaker setting."
c) "I will avoid any large magnets that may affect my pacemaker."
d) "We will be getting rid of our microwave oven so it will not affect my pacemaker."
Answer: d) "We will be getting rid of our microwave oven so it will not affect my pacemaker."
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