The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Severe Heart

The nurse is caring for a client with severe heart failure who has a ventricular assist device (VAD) implanted and is waiting for cardiac transplantation. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

A) Administer of immuno-suppressive medications.
B) Monitor the surgical incision for signs of infection.
C) Teach the client the reason for continuous bed rest.
D) Prepare the client to have the VAD in place permanently.