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Themember4

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The nurse is teaching a community class on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). What should the nurse instruct about sudden cardiac death?
 
  1. CPR must be initiated within 8 to 10 minutes of a cardiac arrest.
  2. Automatic electrical defibrillators (AED) should only be used in health care settings.
  3. Only people with coronary heart disease are at risk of having a cardiac arrest.
  4. The risk of sudden cardiac death is greatest 6 to 18 months after having an MI.

Question 2

A client with a complete heart block receives a permanent pacemaker. Which discharge instructions should the nurse include when teaching this patient?
 
  1. Do not use your right arm for 6 weeks to avoid injury to the pacemaker incision.
  2. Do not use a microwave to cook your food even if you stand 10 feet from the oven.
  3. Do not fly on commercial airplanes as long as you have the pacemaker.
  4. You will be taught to take your pulse, and should check it daily when you get home.


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yuyiding

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. CPR should be initiated within 2 to 4 minutes.
2. AEDs are available in public places and can be used by non-health care people.
3. Anyone could have a cardiac arrest.
4. The risk of sudden cardiac death is highest in the first 6 to 18 months after an AMI or other major cardiac event.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 4

1. Restriction of movement is only for 24 hours.
2. Microwaves may be used as long as proper distance is maintained.
3. Airplane flights are not restricted.
4. It is important to monitor the pulse and report a pulse rate greater or lesser than five beats of the preset pulse.


Themember4

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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