A patient with a cochlear implant is scheduled for a lithotripsy procedure to treat kidney stones. What precaution should the surgical team take to avoid complications related to the cochlear implant?
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AUse a protective shield over the cochlear implant without deactivating it.
BDeactivate the cochlear implant prior to the procedure to prevent interference.
CEnsure the cochlear implant is in the active mode to monitor auditory function.
DPlace the lithotripter as far away from the cochlear implant as possible.
✓ Correct answer: B. Deactivate the cochlear implant prior to the procedure to prevent interference.Lithotripsy involves the use of shock waves that can interfere with the functioning of a cochlear implant. To prevent any unexpected device activation or malfunction, the cochlear implant should be deactivated during the procedure. This ensures no interference between the lithotripter and the cochlear implant, thus avoiding any potential damage to the implant or patient.
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