What is the difference between pacemaker and AICD

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Following a pacemaker repair procedure, Mr. Smith is admitted to the nursing unit. He has a dressing on his upper left chest, and his normal saline IV has an antibiotic piggy-backed into the line. Provide references.

1. What post-procedure assessments/observations and interventions will you perform?

2. What post-procedure discharge instructions regarding care of his incision and activity restrictions will you provide to Mr. Smith?

3. What complications does he need to assess for and report?

4. What is the difference between a pacemaker and an AICD?

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