A patient has been scheduled for cardioversion for treating a tachyarrhythmia that has not responded appreciably to pharmacologic treatment. In anticipation of this procedure, what patient education should the nurse provide?
A) You'll likely need to stop taking your anticoagulant medication for a few days before the procedure.
B) You can expect a significant amount of pain in the hours following the procedure, but we will do our best to treat this.
C) You'll be put under general anesthetic for your cardioversion, so you won't be able to remember the procedure.
D) Your health care provider will likely ask you to alter your normal medication routine before the procedure, so be sure to follow those instructions closely.
Question 2
An older patient with chronic health problems does not want to be admitted to a nursing home for continued care. What can the nurse explain to the patient about nursing homes today? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Nursing homes are for short-term stays.
2. Nursing homes help the patient with activities of daily living.
3. Nursing homes are being replaced with community-based services.
4. Nurses in nursing homes provide at least 5 hours of care to each patient each day.
5. Nursing homes help with bathing, toileting, meals, and medication administration,
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