Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
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The nurse provides discharge instructions to a client after implantation of a permanent pacemaker. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid exposure to which item?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
A pacemaker is shielded from interference from most electrical devices. Devices to be forewarned about include those with a strong electric current or magnetic field, such as antitheft devices in stores, metal detectors used in airports, and radiation therapy (if applicable and which might require relocation of the pacemaker). Radios, televisions, electric blankets, toasters, microwave ovens, heating pads, and hair dryers are considered to be safe.