A Patient Is Being Released After Pacemaker Implantation

Multiple Choice

A patient is being released after pacemaker implantation. What instruction should the nurse give the patient about follow-up?

A) Patients should be instructed to followup 1 week after permanent pacemaker placement and then every month to check programming and setting of the device
B) Patients should be instructed to followup with 1 week after permanent pacemaker placement and then every 3 to 6 months to check programming and setting of the device
C) Patients should be instructed to followup 1 week after permanent pacemaker placement and then every 3 to 6 months to check battery status of the device
D) Patients should be instructed to followup 1 week after permanent pacemaker placement and then every month to check battery status of the device