While Waiting for Cardiac Transplantation, a Patient with Severe Heart

While waiting for cardiac transplantation, a patient with severe heart failure has a ventricular assist device (VAD ) implanted. When developing the plan of care, the nursing actions should include

A) administration of immunosuppressive medications.
B) monitoring the surgical incision for signs of infection.
C) teaching the patient the reason for continuous bed rest.
D) preparing the patient to have the VAD in place permanently.

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