Identify the discharge instructions by the nurse that best help prevent potential complications related to the pacemaker for a 65-year-old man who received an implanted ventricular demand pacemaker for treatment of a complete AV block secondary to an anterior myocardial infarction.
A)Avoid all activities that require raising your arms over your head.
B)When a microwave oven is in use, stay out of the room.
C)You will not be able to fly because the airport metal detectors will disrupt the pacemaker function.
D)Inform you dentist that you have the device.

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Informing healthcare providers, including dentists, about the presence of a pacemaker is important in preventing potential complications. Dental procedures can cause electromagnetic interference that may disrupt the pacemaker's function or damage its components.  Additionally, options for antibiotic prophylaxis may need to be considered during dental procedures to prevent infection. It is important for the patient to inform their healthcare providers about the presence of the pacemaker to ensure safe and effective care. The other options (A, B, and C) are not directly related to pacemaker complications and may not be necessary or applicable for all patients with pacemakers.

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