Which of the Following Patients Is Not a Candidate for Holter

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following patients is not a candidate for Holter monitoring?

• A)Mr. Jackson, who is complaining of dizziness and has normal ECG and stress tests
• B)Ms. Jones, who is complaining of chest pain; she is independent in care but confined to a wheelchair
• C)Miss Jeffers, who is confused and living in a nursing home
• D)Mr. Peters, who is complaining of palpitations but has inconclusive ECG and stress test results

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