Question

A 74-year-old woman is admitted to the telemetry unit for the placement of a permanent pacemaker to treat. Sinus tachycardia. The primary goal for the patient for the 24 hours after installation of the pacemaker would be:

1-Maintain skin integrity
2-Decreased cardiac output
3-Maintain stable, cardiac rhythm
4-Or increase activity level

Answer 1

The primary goal for a patient after pacemaker installation is to maintain a stable cardiac rhythm, ensuring the device functions correctly to deliver necessary electrical impulses.

Step-by-step explanation:

The primary goal for a patient after the installation of a permanent pacemaker to treat sinus tachycardia is to maintain a stable, cardiac rhythm. A pacemaker's ability to deliver electrical impulses to the heart ensures effective blood pumping. In the 24 hours post-implantation, constant monitoring is crucial to ensure the device is working correctly and the patient's heart rhythm remains stable. It is not intended to immediately increase the patient's activity level, nor does the pacemaker installation directly affect skin integrity or decrease cardiac output.