Title: A client scheduled for a catheter ablation to treat atrial fibrillation says, “I am not sure about t Post by: BreakFree on Feb 8, 2015 A client scheduled for a catheter ablation to treat atrial fibrillation says, “I am not sure about this procedure. Can they just treat me with medicine?” Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. “Many people do take drugs for atrial fibrillation. Your case must be different.” 2. “Catheter ablation is more successful and has fewer long-term adverse effects than drug therapy.” 3. “Most of the medications used for atrial fibrillation have been taken off the market.” 4. “Atrial fibrillation is too dangerous to be treated with medications alone.” Title: Re: A client scheduled for a catheter ablation to treat atrial fibrillation says, “I am not sure abo Post by: ngin on Feb 12, 2015 Content hidden
Title: Re: A client scheduled for a catheter ablation to treat atrial fibrillation says, “I am not sure about t Post by: BreakFree on Feb 15, 2015 Wow! Thanks, for the rationale and reasoning, makes total sense.
Title: Re: A client scheduled for a catheter ablation to treat atrial fibrillation says, “I am not sure about t Post by: ngin on Feb 16, 2015 Glad to help, definitely don't give up, they're easy once you get a hang of it.
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