When Serial ECGs Are Performed on a Patient, Which of the Following

question 49

Multiple Choice

When serial ECGs are performed on a patient, which of the following guidelines should be followed to ensure accurate results?

• A)The patient should not move between ECGs.
• B)The patient should not eat or drink between ECGs.
• C)The electrode placement must be the same for each ECG.
• D)The electrodes must be changed for each successive ECG.

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