A client asked the nurse "Why do I need to have this transcutaneous pacemaker?" Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A)"It provides close monitoring by your healthcare provider."
B)"It delivers impulses and transmissions to the myocardium."
C)"It is for an emergency when you have an irregular rhythm."
D)"It is for symptomatic bradycardia that is unresponsive to atropine."

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Transcutaneous pacing is used as a temporary measure for symptomatic bradycardia that does not respond to atropine, providing electrical stimulation to maintain adequate heart rate and perfusion.

A Client Asked the Nurse "Why Do I Need to Have