A patient with cardiomyopathy is scheduled for a biventricular implantable cardioverter defibrillator. What should the nurse include when teaching the patient about this device? Select all that apply.
a-A pacer wire is placed in the right and left ventricle
b-Part of the thick, overgrown septum is removed
c-A small part of the thickened heart muscle is destroyed
d-The automatic defibrillator will deliver a shock if necessary.
e-The automatic defibrillator monitors the heart for dysrhythmias.