Which action by a new nurse who is caring for a patient who has just had an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator ( ICD ) inserted indicates a need for more education about care of patients with ICDs?
A) The nurse assists the patient to do active range of motion exercises for all extremities.
B) The nurse assists the patient to fill out the application for obtaining a Medic Alert ID and bracelet.
C) The nurse gives atenolol ( Tenormin ) to the patient without consulting first with the health care provider.
D) The nurse teaches the patient that sexual activity usually can be resumed once the surgical incision is healed.
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