Question

A client is admitted to the hospital for evaluation of recurrent episodes of ventricular tachycardia as observed on Holter monitoring. The client is scheduled for electrophysiology studies (EPS) the following morning. Which statement should the nurse include in a teaching plan for this client?

1. you will continue to take your meds until the morning of the test
2. you might be sedated during the procedure and will not remember what has happened
3 this test is noninvasive method of determining the effectiveness of your medication regimen
4 during the procedure the health care provider will insert a special wire to increase the heart rate and produce the irregular beats that caused your signs and symptoms

Answer 1

The statement that the Nurse should include in his/her client teaching plan is 2. you might be sedated during the procedure and will not remember what has happened

Step-by-step explanation:

A teaching plan is one of the most important steps in nursing process. It is a vital tool used to achieve the best quality of patient care. A nurse should teach the patient what they need to know about their disease or disorder, diet, treatment, medication regimens, and self-care.

Answer 2

The purpose of EPS is to study the hearts electrical system. During this invasive procedure a special wire is introduced into the heart to produce dysrhythmia To prepare for this procedure, the client should be NPO for 6-8 hrs before the test, and all antidysrhythmics held for at least 24 hrs. before the test in order to study the dysrhythmia without the influence of medications. Because the clients verbal responses to the rhythm changes are extremely important, sedation is avoided if possible.

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