A patient is scheduled for surgery to implant a cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). What should the nurse expect to see documented in the patient's medical record?

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1. An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is not used to treat bigeminy.
2. An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is not used to make a permanent pacemaker pace.
3. The implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is used in patients who have experienced one or more episodes of VF.
4. An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is not used to repair a malfunctioning lead on an external temporary pacemaker.

A Patient Is Scheduled for Surgery to Implant a Cardioverter-Defibrillator