Which information will the nurse include when teaching a patient who is scheduled for a radiofrequency catheter ablation for treatment of atrial flutter?
A) The procedure prevents or minimizes the risk for sudden cardiac death.
B) The procedure uses cold therapy to stop the formation of the flutter waves.
C) The procedure uses electrical energy to destroy areas of the conduction system.
D) The procedure stimulates the growth of new conduction pathways between the atria.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q9: Which laboratory result for a patient with
Q10: A patient's heart monitor shows sinus rhythm,rate
Q11: A patient with dilated cardiomyopathy has new
Q12: When analyzing the rhythm of a patient's
Q13: The nurse needs to quickly estimate the
Q15: A patient's heart monitor shows a pattern
Q16: A patient who was admitted with a
Q17: After the nurse gives IV atropine to
Q18: To determine whether there is a delay
Q19: A 20-yr-old patient has a mandatory electrocardiogram
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents