A child is being discharged after a pacemaker insertion.Which teaching point by the nurse takes priority?
A) Any prescribed activity restrictions
B) Need for a healthy balanced diet
C) Schedule for pacemaker testing
D) Signs of wound site infection

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

All options are important for the postoperative child who had a pacemaker insertion.However,the instruction that is specific to this operation is the schedule for follow-up pacemaker function testing,which will be lifelong.

A Child Is Being Discharged After a Pacemaker Insertion