A patient is 2 days post-op after having a pacemaker inserted. The nurse observes that the patient is having continuous hiccups as the patient states, "I thought this was normal." What does the nurse understand is occurring with this patient?

A patient is 2 days post-op after having a pacemaker inserted. The nurse observes that the patient is having continuous hiccups as the patient states, "I thought this was normal." What does the nurse understand is occurring with this patient?

A patient is 2 days post-op after having a pacemaker inserted. The nurse observes that the patient is having continuous hiccups as the patient states, "I thought this was normal." What does the nurse understand is occurring with this patient?



a. fracture of the lead wire
b. lead wire dislodgement
c. faulty generator
d. sensitivity is too low






Answer: B