A nurse is taking care of a patient who has undergone pacemaker implantation. What investigations should the nurse order for this patient?

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The nurse should order electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, chest X-ray for this patient. Post permanent pacemaker implantation, the clinician should perform an electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, perform a physical assessment, monitor peripheral blood flow and look for swelling and evaluate cardiac pain. Chest X-ray should also be performed pre and post pacemaker placement.

A Nurse Is Taking Care of a Patient Who Has