The nurse is preparing a patient for upcoming electrophysiology (EP) studies and possible ablation for treatment of atrial tachycardia. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
a) The procedure will occur in the operating room under general anesthesia.
b) After the procedure, the arrhythmia will not recur.
c) During the procedure, the arrhythmia will be reproduced under controlled conditions.
d) The procedure takes less time than a cardiac catheterization.
Answer: c) During the procedure, the arrhythmia will be reproduced under controlled conditions.
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