Heart block
Mr. Zulic, age 76 years, received a permanent pacemaker to correct complete heart block. He is 1 day postoperative and preparing for discharge home. 1. What are the indications for a pacemaker? 2. Describe the types of pacemakers and indications for their use. 3. Describe preoperative and postoperative nursing interventions when caring for a patient receiving a pacemaker.


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