A nurse is caring for a client who reports the use of chondroitin and glucosamine. The health benefit of this supplement combination is to do which of the following?

A. Providing guidance on incentive spirometry requires specialized knowledge and skill that should be provided by a licensed healthcare provider, such as a nurse.

B. A client who had a myocardial infarction 3 days ago and reports chest discomfort requires ongoing assessment and monitoring by a licensed healthcare provider, such as a nurse, due to the potential for cardiac complications.

C. Assisting a client who had a stroke 2 days ago and needs help toileting is a task that can be safely delegated to an assistive personnel, as long as the client's condition is stable and the assistive personnel has been trained in providing basic care.

D. Providing a drink to a client who has awoken following a bronchoscopy may require assessment and monitoring for potential complications, such as aspiration or respiratory distress, which should be provided by a licensed healthcare provider, such as a nurse.

- A: A heart rate greater than 60/min indicates that the transcutaneous pacing is effectively maintaining a heart rate within a normal range, which is crucial for adequate cardiac output and systemic perfusion.
- B: While 2+ pedal pulses indicate good peripheral perfusion, they do not directly reflect the effectiveness of transcutaneous pacing in treating complete heart block.
- C: Pacer spikes should appear before the QRS complex to show that the pacing stimulus is being delivered appropriately. Spikes after the QRS complex suggest that the pacing is not capturing the heart effectively.
- D: Distended jugular veins would be more indicative of heart failure or fluid overload and do not directly relate to the effectiveness of pacing therapy.