The nurse is teaching the client regarding his permanent artificial pacemaker. The nurse needs to enhance the client's understanding regarding the artificial pacemaker if he/she states:
A)"I will take my pulse rate once a day, in the morning upon awakening."
B)"I may be allowed to use electrical appliances."
C)"I have to observe regular follow up care."
D)"I may engage in contact sports."
E)Any of the above

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"I may engage in contact sports." The client should be advised by the nurse to avoid contact sports. This will prevent trauma to the area of the pacemaker generator.

The Nurse Is Teaching the Client Regarding His Permanent Artificial