The nurse is caring for a 56-year-old male patient who had an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) implanted 2 days prior. The patient tells the nurse “My wife and I can never have sex again now that I have this ICD.” The nurse’s best response is which of the following? a) “Sex is permitted following the implantation of an ICD.” b) “You really should speak to your wife about your concerns.” c) “I will be sure to share your concerns with the physician.” d) “You seem apprehensive about resuming sexual activity.”

The nurse is caring for a 56-year-old male patient who had an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) implanted 2 days prior. The patient tells the nurse “My wife and I can never have sex again now that I have this ICD.” The nurse’s best response is which of the following?

a) “Sex is permitted following the implantation of an ICD.”
b) “You really should speak to your wife about your concerns.”
c) “I will be sure to share your concerns with the physician.”
d) “You seem apprehensive about resuming sexual activity.”

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