The statement indicates that the nurse's teaching about the purpose of an implanted cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)has been successful?

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All statements are accurate,but the question asks about the purpose of the ICD.
ICDs are devices indicated for patients with repeated episodes of life-threatening dysrhythmias and for some patients with cardiomyopathy.This device monitors the heartbeat and provides an electrical shock similar to that delivered in cardiac defibrillation or cardioversion when a life-threatening rhythm is detected.Most ICDs have the ability to pace as well as defibrillate.The patient is warned to avoid exposure to strong magnetic fields such as: microwave towers,transformers and electrical transmitters,electrical generators,handheld security devices at airports,and arc welding equipment.The patient should not lean over the alternator of a running car or boat motor.A magnetic field will temporarily inactivate the device.Moving away from the magnetic source will restore normal function.

The Statement Indicates That the Nurse's Teaching About the Purpose