The nurse is caring for a client who is being discharged after insertion of a permanent pacemaker. The client, an avid tennis player, is scheduled to play in a tournament in 1 week. What is the best advice the nurse can give related to this activity?
a) "You should avoid tennis; basketball or football would be a good substitute."
b) "You may resume all normal activity in 1 week; if you are used to playing tennis, you may proceed with this activity."
c) "Cancel your tennis tournament and wait until fall, then try hockey; skating is much easier on pacemakers."
d) "You will need to cancel this activity; you must restrict arm movement above your head for 2 weeks."
Answer: d) "You will need to cancel this activity; you must restrict arm movement above your head for 2 weeks."
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