After teaching a client who has an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD),a nurse assesses the client's understanding.Which statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?

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The client being discharged with an ICD is instructed to avoid strong sources of electromagnetic fields.Clients should avoid tight clothing,which could cause irritation over the ICD generator.The client should be encouraged to exercise but should not engage in strenuous activities that cause the heart rate to meet or exceed the ICD cutoff point because the ICD can discharge inappropriately.The client should continue all prescribed medications.

After Teaching a Client Who Has an Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD),a