A patient has had several episodes of recurrent tachyarrhythmias over the last 5 months and medication therapy has not been effective. What procedure should the nurse prepare the patient for?

A patient has had several episodes of recurrent tachyarrhythmias over the last 5 months and medication therapy has not been effective. What procedure should the nurse prepare the patient for?




a. insertion of ICD
b. insertion of a permanent pacemaker
c. catheter ablation therapy
d. maze procedure





Answer: C