Adult health nursing -II BS Nursing
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26. A nurse is preparing a patient for discharge after a pacemaker insertion. What instruction should the nurse include?

A. Avoid lifting the arm on the pacemaker side for several weeks.
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B. Shower immediately to prevent infection.
C. Expect redness and swelling at the insertion site for a month.
D. Resume normal activities immediately.

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  • Avoid lifting the arm on the pacemaker side for several weeks.
  • Shower immediately to prevent infection.
  • Expect redness and swelling at the insertion site for a month.
  • Resume normal activities immediately.

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