You are caring for a client who is scheduled to have an automatic implanted cardioverter defibrillator (AICD) implanted. Which clients are candidates for AICD implantation? Select all that apply.
A) Clients who have experienced recurrent episodes of ventricular tachycardia.
B) Clients who have survived at least one episode of cardiac arrest from a ventricular dysrhythmia.
C) Clients who have had a Maze procedure that has been unsuccessful.
D) Clients who are at risk for sudden cardiac death due to structural heart disease.
E) Clients who have recurrent episodes of ventricular bradycardia.

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Clients who have experienced recurrent episodes of ventricular tachycardia or survived at least one episode of cardiac arrest from a ventricular dysrhythmia are candidates for AICD implantation. Additionally, clients who are at risk for sudden cardiac death due to structural heart disease are also candidates. Clients with recurrent episodes of ventricular bradycardia are not typically candidates for AICD implantation. The Maze procedure is used to treat atrial fibrillation and is not directly related to AICD implantation.

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