The nurse is caring for a patient who has chronic heart failure and is scheduled for pacemaker placement. The nurse recognizes additional teaching is required by which of the following patient statements?
A) "The pacemaker will help keep a steady rhythm so blood is pumped more efficiently."
B) "The pacemaker helps treat my heart failure by making my heart pump regularly."
C) "I need to have this surgery to reduce the risk of sudden death."
D) "I won't have to take my cardiac medications after the surgery."
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