A patient with cardiomyopathy is scheduled for a biventricular implantable cardioverter defibrillator. What should the nurse include when teaching the patient about this device? Select all that apply.
A) Part of the thickened overgrown septum is removed.
B) A pacer wire is placed in the right and left ventricles.
C) A small part of the thickened heart muscle is destroyed.
D) The automatic defibrillator will deliver a shock if necessary.
E) The automatic defibrillator monitors the heart for dysrhythmias.
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