Multiple Choice
The nurse changes the ECG electrodes on a patient who is on a continuous cardiac monitor.The patient tells the nurse that the electrodes were just changed the previous day.Which of the following rationales is the correct explanation for the nurse to share with the patient?
A) Changing the electrodes more often than 24 hours can result in skin breakdown.
B) It is not necessary to change the electrodes daily.
C) It was not documented that the electrodes were changed.
D) Changing the electrodes daily will decrease the number of false alarms.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q16: The nurse is obtaining a 12-lead ECG
Q17: The nurse analyzes the patient's cardiac rhythm
Q18: When applying ECG electrodes to a woman,it
Q19: The nurse is assessing several patients who
Q20: The nurse is reviewing the patient's Do
Q22: The nurse is caring for a patient
Q23: When describing the rationale for connecting electrodes
Q24: The nurse identifies the appropriate equipment necessary
Q25: The nurse is assessing if the patient
Q26: The nurse recognizes the following indications as